Although vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, toxicity as well as deficiency can occur. Identify the health problems associated with excessive vitamin C intake as well as vitamin C deficiency. Consult Table 2 in the text.
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Persephone is being treated for liver cancer with a series of injections that destroy the blood vessels supplying the tumor. Which of the following statements is true of Persephone's cancer?
A. It is almost certainly benign. B. It almost certainly began in her liver and has now spread throughout her body. C. It almost certainly began somewhere else in her body and has metastasized to her liver. D. It is in the third stage, known as progression.
Being underweight is associated with
A. reduced immunity. B. increased energy. C. increased risk of diabetes. D. high blood pressure.
Moderate weight loss can reduce or eliminate symptoms of type 2 diabetes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Dextrose solutions for parenteral nutrition are available in concentrations between 5 and _____ percent
a. 10 b. 30 c. 50 d. 70