Sarah is an elite gymnast who now competes on the gymnastics team at her college. As a young female athlete, she is most likely to experience a deficiency of which of the following nutrients?

A. Calcium and vitamin B6
B. Iron and calcium
C. Zinc and vitamin A
D. Vitamin D and vitamin C


Answer: B

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Randi is considering adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. She has two friends that are vegetarian: Serdar, who has followed a vegan diet for 10 years, and Rafael, who follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. Randi knows she has a lot to learn before becoming a vegetarian. She has decided to have Serdar and Rafael over for dinner to talk more about their diets and gather tips. She decides to make a

vegetarian stir fry that consists of fresh vegetables, tofu, and spices; a noodle casserole with egg noodles, chicken broth, and cheese; and strawberry short cake with real whipped cream for dessert. She is excited to share the meal with vegetarian friends while she learns more about their dietary lifestyles. What do Serdar's and Rafael's different types of vegetarian diets have in common? A) They both consume milk and milk products B) They both consume eggs C) They both consume fish D) They both don't eat meat

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Carlota is a 35-year-old new mother who has just been diagnosed with celiac disease. She has struggled her entire life to maintain a healthy weight, has had constant diarrhea, and has often been anemic. She has also had a life-threatening allergy to peanuts and tree nuts since childhood. She has not had a problem eliminating peanuts and tree nuts from her diet. She is concerned that she will have

a difficult time modifying her diet to treat her celiac disease. In addition to her own dietary concerns, she is concerned about the nutritional health of her newborn son Maxwell who is just 2 weeks old. She wants to know what she can do to reduce his risk of developing food allergies. When should Carlota introduce fish, nuts, and peanuts to Maxwell's diet? A) After 6 months of age B) After Maxwell's first birthday C) After Maxwell's third birthday D) Never

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