The niacin-deficiency disease, ____________________, produces the symptoms of diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and eventually death

Fill in the blank with correct word


pellagra

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Reducing sodium intake will reduce blood pressure in all people who are hypertensive

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In Escoffier's system of organization via stations, the pantry chef is also called the

a. saucier. b. entremetier. c. rotisseur. d. grillardin. e. garde manger. f. tournant.

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Good advice for a dietitian working with clients who have cardiac disease is:

a. focus on the cumulative effect of diet and lifestyle changes. b. focus on increasing fiber because research shows a positive effect on cholesterol levels. c. always obtain a full lipid profile. d. assess the level of physical activity the patient is at and counsel towards meeting the recommendations of the American Heart Association.

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Which of the following statements about vitamin A’s role in the body is FALSE?

a. Only one-thousandth of the body’s vitamin A is in the retina. b. Vitamin A and beta-carotene protect the skin from sun damage. c. Vitamin A maintains healthy cells in the mucous membranes. d. Vitamin A supports normal fetal development during pregnancy. e. Lycopene serves as a vitamin A precursor and acts as an antioxidant.

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