What is a conditionally essential nutrient?
What will be an ideal response?
Vitamin D–the sunshine vitamin–is considered to be a conditionally essential nutrient because 100% of the body's need for vitamin D can be synthesized from skin exposure to sunlight. It is not necessary to derive vitamin D from foods.
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A. use the promise of desserts as a reward for eating vegetables B. prepare and eat meals more meals together as a family C. discourage snacking D. encourage children to eat at least 2 servings of fruits and vegetables daily
When insulin levels are elevated, fat storage is:
a. inhibited. b. enhanced. c. unaffected.
Which of the following foods is a good source of non-heme iron?
A. spinach B. grilled chicken C. eggs D. clams
A group of scientists would like to determine lifestyle factors that are associated with the development of asthma among American children. Based on this information, the researchers should design a (an) ________ study.
A. epidemiological B. conventional C. in-vivo D. double-blind