Beriberi is a disease caused by lack of ______________ in the diet.

a. riboflavin
b. thiamin
c. vitamin C
d. niacin


b. thiamin

Nutritional Science

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The iron-storage protein ____________________ captures iron from food and stores it in the cells of the small intestine

: Fill in the blank with correct word

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Which health professional counsels people about their medical nutrition therapy? Is this position the same as that of a nutritionist? Name the academic requirements for a registered dietitian. What helps a student obtain the internship of her or his choice?

What will be an ideal response?

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Using the Subjective Global Assessment, a patient with nausea, vomiting, and a 6% weight loss would be considered to be:

a. well nourished. b. moderately malnourished. c. severely malnourished. d. none of the above.

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The ____ gives the ____ power to require that supplement makers follow "good manufacturing practices"

a. DSHEA; USDA b. MNT; USDA c. DSHEA; FDA d. MNT; CDC

Nutritional Science