Improved life expectancy has resulted from better prenatal and postnatal care and more effective means of combating disease in older adults

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Which of the following is a true statement regarding nutrient bioavailability?

a. Vitamin C improves the bioavailability of iron. b. Low levels of gastric acid production will reduce the absorption of vitamin B6. c. Niacin equivalents adjust for differences in bioavailability between forms of niacin. d. Folate must be bound to intrinsic factor to be absorbed.

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Chinese gluten manufacturers added melamine to their products to make them appear higher in protein than they actually were because melamine is rich in nitrogen

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Regina is at her first prenatal visit after recently discovering that she is pregnant. She is a low-risk patient with no history of diabetes. At what point will her physician test Regina for gestational diabetes?

A) ?12-16 weeks B) ?16-20 weeks C) ?24-28 weeks D) ?28-32 weeks

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The most significant effects of long-term hunger on children include:

a. behavioral problems.
b. poor performance in school.
c. apathetic attitude.
d. impaired growth.

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