Vegetarian diets are most often low in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B-12, iron, and zinc.

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


True

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A. clear and colorless B. light yellow C. red D. dark amber E. green

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Which of the following statements accurately describes vitamin A’s role in vision?

a. Retinoic acid is the form required for synthesis of retinoblasts. b. Light causes retinal to shift from a cis to a trans configuration. c. Retinol is the form bound to beta-carotene in the corneal membrane. d. Pigment molecules in the retina are composed of vitamin A and the protein elastin. e. Retinol protects the visual cortex from teratogenic chemicals.

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Vegetarians are at risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency because:

a. their bodies cannot absorb the vitamin. b. their diet causes increased excretion of the vitamin. c. only animal foods contain sufficient amounts of the vitamin. d. their diet increases the rate of use of the vitamin by their bodies.

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All fluids can have a diuretic effect

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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