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

1. Pregnant women are at risk of having mentally and physically retarded babies if they do not consume enough folate.

2. Without the B vitamins, energy production would come to a halt.

3. The B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, and vitamin B6 are key enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to ATP.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE

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a. true b. false

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a. whole milk b. low-iron infant formula c. evaporated milk d. iron-fortified infant formula

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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