Because of a condition known as atrophic gastritis, older adults sometimes need to be given

periodic injections of B12.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Which nutrient is most needed by the body?

a. calcium b. phosphorus c. iron d. water e. potassium

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Processed cheese is a cheese made

A. from heated cheddar cheese and blue cheese mixed with other natural ingredients. B. by combining different varieties of natural cheese, heating, and adding other ingredients to produce a stable emulsion. C. through minimum processing of enzyme-coagulated cheese with or without heat. D. from all-natural cheese that is melted and then remolded.

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Name the nutrient which is the basis for collagen deposition. If the nutrient is underconsumed, collagen-related deficiency symptoms can affect the entire body--skin, bones, teeth, cartilage, tendons, and blood vessels

What will be an ideal response?

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The metabolic fuel shifts associated with the starvation state are designed to spare body ____.?

A) ?protein B) ?carbohydrates C) ?lipids D) ?glycogen

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