Which of the following is a feature of vitamin A nutrition?
a. Deficiency is common in both the United States and many developing countries
b. Toxicity occurs from excess intakes of preformed vitamin A as well as beta-carotene
c. Supplements are recommended for certain groups of infants and children infected with the measles in the United States
d. In poor countries, supplements prevent and cure night blindness but offer little protection against malaria and lung disease
c
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A) decreases a region's vulnerability to food shortages during heat waves, droughts, and floods. B) requires a heavier application of fertilizers. C) is better able to provide a range of nutrients, phytochemicals, and types of dietary fiber. D) requires a lighter application of pesticides.
Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than younger people?
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What will be an ideal response?
The most common surgical procedure used for refractory GERD is: a. a videofluoroscopy swallowing procedure. b. the Roux-en-Y procedure
c. agastroduodenostomy. d. the Nissen fundoplication. e. a partial gastrectomy with a reconstruction.