Swollen, bleeding gums may be an indication of a deficiency in:

a. vitamin C.
b. vitamin K.
c. zinc.
d. iron.


a

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a. allele b. immunoassay c. microarray d. genetic testing

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One characteristic of the foodborne illnesses that result from ingesting preformed toxins is

A. a reaction that happens as quickly as one hour after eating the contaminated food. B. a reaction that takes more than one day because the toxins must be produced in the blood. C. recovery within one day since preformed toxins only affect the GI tract. D. recovery that can be accelerated by consumption of low-acid canned foods.

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Which of the following vegetable oils is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

a. Corn b. Flaxseed c. Sesame d. Coconut

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To achieve increased muscle size (hypertrophy), athletes must be in ____

A) negative nitrogen balance B) negative net protein balance C) positive nitrogen balance D) protein imbalance

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