Generally, adolescent girls have dietary deficiencies. The weight loss that Nerissa has already had and the eating habits she has now will compound these deficiencies. What are the poor eating habits that can result in nutrient deficiencies?


Imitate peers who are eating low nutrient density foods such as potato chips, sugary sodas, and candy. Adolescents' eating habits can be seriously affected by busy schedules, part-time jobs, athletics, social activities, and the lack of an available adult to prepare nutritious food when adolescents are hungry or have time to eat.

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a. true b. false

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The absorption of iron is impaired by:

a. heme. b. tannins. c. sodium. d. vitamin C.

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A) molybdenum. B) zinc. C) iodine. D) molybdenum and zinc. E) molybdenum, zinc, and iodine.

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