A condition characterized by soft bones resulting from a vitamin D deficiency in adulthood is called
A. rickets.
B. osteomalacia.
C. osteoporosis.
D. osteopenia.
Answer: B
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A) vitamin C B) vitamin B6 C) vitamin A D) vitamin B12
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A) ?anthropometric measurements B) ?laboratory tests C) ?diet history D) ?physical examination
The USDA grades milk and the _____ ensures the sanitation of dairy farms and processing plants
a. USDA b. U.S. Public Health Service c. FDA d. U.S. Department of Commerce