Which of the following conditions is a major cause of death among pregnant women in the United States?

A. Severe morning sickness
B. Eclampsia
C. Iron deficiency
D. Pica


Answer: B

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The mineral that enhances the ability of the tooth structure to withstand the erosive effect of bacterial acid is:

a. zinc. b. calcium. c. chromium. d. fluoride.

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Anencephaly occurs when the brain is malformed or missing.

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

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A useful guideline for parents to estimate the proper portion size of food to serve a child is

A. one tablespoon of food at a time per year of the child's age. B. as much as the child will eat. C. to fill the plate and push the child to eat more than she or he needs. D. to ask the child how much he or she wants.

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Taking large supplemental doses of vitamins A and E canĀ 

A. prevent cancer. B. result in vitamin toxicity. C. cure the common cold. D. prevent heart disease.

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