A deficient intake of ___________ is known to produce scurvy.
a) iron
b) Vitamin A
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D
Ans: c) Vitamin C
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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the USDA Food Patterns?
a. They place most foods into one of five groups b. The nutrients of greatest concern include iron, chromium, and vitamin B12 c. They can be used with great flexibility once their intent is understood d. They specify that a certain quantity of food be consumed from each group, based upon energy intake
When growth is not occurring, children may go on food jags, which are a normal part of childhood eating patterns
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Pre-exercise food and fluid recommendations are general guidelines that athletes must adjust based on trial and error
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Individuals who cannot produce intrinsic factor and thus cannot absorb vitamin B12 may develop ________ anemia
A) sickle cell B) pernicious C) aplastic D) macrocytic