High levels of phenylalanine in the blood during growth leads to which of the following?

a. Intestinal malabsorption
b. Cancer
c. Mental retardation
d. Plaque build-up in the arteries


c

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As bones begin to form, calcium salts form crystals, called ____________________, on a matrix of the protein collagen

Fill in the blank with correct word

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Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

A) 6% to 7% B) 10% to 15% C) 9% to 10% D) >20%

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Patient X is a 28-year-old male that was in an accident several months ago, resulting in quadriplegia. He is 68" tall and currently weighs 1251 . This patient is now being seen by a home health care service that contracts with a registered dietitian. What would be an appropriate kcalorie level to recommend for this patient at this time?

a. 1,300 kcalories b. 2,000 kcalories c. 1,700 kcalories d. 1,600 kcalories

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Before World War II, most of the gains in life expectancy in the United States were due to public health advances

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

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