In malnutrition, a primary deficiency is one in which a person
A. does not have an adequate intake of a nutrient.
B. cannot absorb enough of a nutrient.
C. excretes too much of a nutrient.
D. cannot efficiently utilize a nutrient.
Answer: A
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A) Formulate a hypothesis. B) Revise the hypothesis. C) Conduct an experiment. D) Observe and ask a question.
The vitamin-like substance called ________ helps with energy production
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Home-canned low-acid foods, such as beans and corn, may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that produces a dangerous toxin. To destroy the toxin, the food should be ________.
A. frozen for 2 days and then thawed in the refrigerator before eating B. chilled for at least 24 hours before serving C. boiled for 10 minutes before tasting or eating D. heated in a microwave oven for 5 minutes
Excess consumption of _____ can also decrease the bioavailability of thiamin
a. alcohol b. fats c. meat d. eggs