A vitamin B12 deficiency caused by the lack of intrinsic factor is known as:

1.Osteomalacia
2.Pernicious anemia
3.Osteoporosis
4.Sickle cell anemia
5.Rickets


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We need to consume only about 5% of our total calories per day from essential fatty acids. This corresponds to about ________ of plant oil each day.

A. 1/4 to 1/2 cup B. 3/4 to 1 cup C. 2 to 4 tablespoons D. 2 to 4 teaspoons

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In developing countries, inadequate intake of ________ is a primary contributor to stunted growth, childhood illness, and death.

A. fat B. protein C. carbohydrate D. vitamin A

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________ fat insulates the body and protects muscles and bones from bumps and bruises.

A. Cellulite B. Visceral C. Intracellular D. Subcutaneous

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Accumulation of fat in the abdominal region changes the body's metabolism, resulting in ________ .

a. high HDL cholesterol b. low triglycerides. c. insulin resistance d. low blood pressure. e. hair loss

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