Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is characterized by clotting deficiencies due to insufficient amounts of _______________ available to the neonate.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


vitamin K

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A life-threatening, whole-body allergic reaction to an offending substance is called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Scientific evidence provides considerable support for the effectiveness of most forms of alternative health care.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome usually includes making dietary changes and

A. learning ways to manage stress effectively. B. reducing physical activity. C. moving to a drier climate. D. having the lower third of the colon removed.

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Statements on the label of a food or dietary supplement about the substance's effect on a structure or function of the body are called:

a. qualified health claims. b. structure-function claims. c. scientific evidence. d. unsupported claims.

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