An overt deficiency of _______________ is linked to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


vitamin D

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Which combination provides high-quality protein??

a. black beans and corn
b. pasta with broccoli, peppers, and sesame seeds
c. peanut butter and white bread sandwich
d. stir-fried cabbage, squash, and green peppers
e. salad with pineapples

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You are trying to convince someone that a low-carbohydrate diet is undesirable. What would you say to support your reasoning? a. Fat is readily available as fuel for the brain and red blood cells

b. Gram for gram, carbohydrates provide more total energy than dietary fats. c. Low-carbohydrate diets are expensive and require the purchase of special foods. d. Carbohydrates serve important functions as parts of certain protein molecules. e. The adult DRI for total carbohydrate, which must be met for good health, is 300 grams per day.

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When an individual hasn't consumed enough water, what happens?

a. Blood volume increases, solute concentration decreases b. ADH is suppressed, water is reabsorbed into the blood c. Blood volume decreases, solute concentration increases d. ADH is increased, excess water is released in urine

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A person with an eating disorder is likely to think about food

A. only when it's time for a food ritual. B. all the time. C. only around the holidays. D. when and if the new food is introduced.

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