Elderly individuals may be at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency due to __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: decreased stomach acid
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What are carotenoids packaged with to be transported from the liver?
a. Retinol-binding protein b. Transthyretin c. VLDLs d. HDLs
Lipoprotein (a) has been implicated in the following except:
a. being genetically acquired. b. improved response to diet. c. hastening advanced atheroscloerosis. d. promoting twice the risk for cardiovascular disease.
Americans are urged to eat more fish due to its high content of ____
a. omega-3 fatty acids b. HDL-cholesterol c. vitamin A d. lecithin e. sterols