Vitamin B12 deficiency can result in a macrocytic, megaloblastic anemia. This is because
A. vitamin B12 is directly required for red blood cell production.
B. vitamin B12 deficiency produces a secondary folate deficiency.
C. of an autoimmune attack on stomach cells producing intrinsic factor.
B
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a. A b. D c. E d. G e. M
Are supplements containing whey and casein considered safe?
a. These supplements are thought to be safe b. These supplements are not thought to be safe
Grouping individuals according to the location of their work or neighborhood is an example of ____ segmentation
a. behavioristi b. demographic c. geographical d. psychographic
Characteristics of victims of anorexia nervosa include: a. they are aware that they have a psychiatric condition
b. most are male. c. they are unfamiliar with the calorie content of foods. d. most come from middle- orupper-class families. e. they always avoid exercise because it makes them hungry.