The average number of calories needed each day to maintain current body weight is called the __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


EER (Estimated Energy Requirement)

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Biotin serves as a coenzyme for several enzymes involved in amino acid metabolism and the synthesis of glucose and fatty acids.

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

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Vitamin B12 plays a role in the formation of red blood cells as a component of coenzymes that

A) assist in the coagulation of blood. B) assist in iron oxidation. C) assist with DNA synthesis. D) synthesize heme.

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Food insecurity refers to what households or individuals experience when food availability is limited or when access to food is uncertain

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When calculating the amount of iron that can be absorbed from a meal, all of the following factors are of major importance EXCEPT

a. EDTA content. b. phytate content. c. vitamin C content. d. MFP factor content.

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