Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency of

A. folate.
B. niacin.
C. thiamin.
D. riboflavin.


Answer: B

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A. chylomicrons B. LDL C. HDL D. VLDL

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During the depression era the focus of the USDA's food guide was to recommend:

a. high-fat foods such as milk, peanuts, and cheese. b. carbohydrate foods such as breads and cereals. c. garden-fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables. d. high-sugar foods such as cake, pie, and cookies.

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The production of endogenous very-low-density-lipoproteins (VLDL) is decreased by

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