When consumption of __________is insufficient, vitamin A absorption is decreased.

a. protein
b. fat
c. carbohydrate
d. water


Answer: b. fat

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A common cause of foodborne illness that results from sneezing or coughing over food isĀ 

A. Yersinia enterocolitica B. Staphylococcus aureus. C. Clostridium perfringens. D. Campylobacter jejuni.

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a. gluconeogenesis b. glycolysis c. glucogenolysis d. lypolysis

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a. hypolipidemia b. hypoxia c. hypomagnesemia d. hypotension e. hypoglycemia

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