Increased methylmalonic acid blood levels in the elderly are always related to a vitamin B12 deficiency
a. True
b. False
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True
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The DRI for energy is based upon the assumption of a moderate to high activity level
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What is a bolus?
a. An enzyme that hydrolyzes starch b. A portion of food swallowed at one time c. A device used to analyze the contents of the stomach d. A sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine e. A food item that has passed through the small intestine into the colon ANS: B
A diet deficient in vitamin B6 can result in pernicious anemia
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