A patient presents with excessive bruising. After finding out that the patient dislikes vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables, you start to consider a vitamin deficiency is the cause of bruising. Which of the following vitamins is the patient most likely deficient in?
A. Vitamin D
B. Vitamin E
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin K
Answer: D
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a. contact the delivery driver to see how the meat was delivered b. contact the two employees responsible for handling the meat c. inspect the meat for color and odor d. have the meat cooked immediately
MyPlate:
a) divides foods into 4 groups. b) illustrates the appropriate proportions of food. c) replaces the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. d) All of these are characteristic of MyPlate.
When adequate vitamin A is present, bone formation is favored over bone breakdown because the activity of _____ is favored over that of _____
a. osteoclasts, osteoblasts b. osteoblasts, osteoclasts c. cis-retinal, trans-retinal d. trans-retinal, cis-retinal
What is a treatment option for a person with anorexia nervosa?
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