Describe the causes and effects of a diet that contains too little iron

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A diet that is deficient in iron the world's most common nutritional disorder and causes iron-deficiency anemia. The body's stores of iron are slowly depleted by such a deficient diet, and when depleted enough the body cannot produce enough hemoglobin. As a result, the blood cannot deliver the oxygen that body cells need, causing the individual to experience fatigue and weakness.

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A person ingesting large amounts of thyroid antagonist substances is at high risk of developing

a. cretinism. b. simple goiter. c. high blood T3 levels. d. high blood thyroxine levels.

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Describe the known functions of vitamin E and proposed therapeutic treatment for specific disorders

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Which statement is true about BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes?

A. These genes were discovered in 1953. B. Cancerous tumors often form on these genes. C. People can be tested for mutations on these genes. D. Mutations of these genes lead to diabetes.

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Malnutrition and food insecurity in early childhood contribute to:

a. malnutrition and food insecurity in adulthood. b. disinterest in food in adulthood. c. obesity in adulthood. d. preoccupation with healthy eating in adulthood.

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