Libby was born without salivary glands. As a result of this condition, she ________.
A. digests food too rapidly
B. develops numerous stomach ulcers
C. cannot tolerate eating cold foods
D. has trouble tasting food
Answer: D
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What type of deficiency is caused by inadequate absorption of a nutrient?
a. Primary b. Clinical c. Secondary d. Subclinical
Blake is a college student whose diet consists primarily of enriched white bread, chicken, meat, cheese, yogurt, and milk. Furthermore, he doesn't take dietary supplements. Based on this information, Blake has a high risk of developing ________.
A. scurvy B. beriberi C. neural tube defects D. pellagra
Which statement correctly describes food allergy or food intolerance?
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