The increase in iron intake recommendations for girls during adolescence is directly related to
A. increased linear growth.
B. menstrual blood losses.
C. bone growth.
D. pregnancy-related concerns.
B
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The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is one of the many institutes that make up the National Institutes of Health
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Which is a true statement regarding diverticulosis? a. Diverticulosis most commonly begins in adolescence and progresses into adulthood. b. Diverticulosis is asymptomatic for most people
c. Factors associated with diverticulosis include lactose and gluten intolerance. d. Diverticulosis develops because of low fiber intake. e. People with a history of constipation are more likely to develop diverticulosis.
Exceeding the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (ULs) for a vitamin or a mineral may cause adverse health effects
Indicate whether the statement is true or false