Alcohol or drug abuse can have devastating effects during pregnancy. The damage is more severe if the alcohol or drugs are used
A. prior to pregnancy.
B. during the embryonic period.
C. during the fetal period.
D. just prior to birth.
B
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Jason would like to know the amount of saturated fat in a serving of food, but he doesn't have access to a food composition table or the Internet. According to the Nutrition Facts panel on the food's package, one serving has 10 g of fat, 5 g of polyunsaturated fat, 2 g of monounsaturated fat, and 150 mg of cholesterol. Approximately how much saturated fat is in a serving of the food?
A. 8 g B. 3 g C. 17 g D. 167 g
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A deficiency of riboflavin is referred to as
A. riboflavinitis. B. hyporiboflavin. C. ariboflavinosis. D. primary riboflavin insufficiency.