When Rita was pregnant and began regularly consuming nonfood substances—clay and laundry starch—her doctor diagnosed her with _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


pica

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a. Biotin b. Niacin c. Riboflavin d. Ascorbic acid e. B6

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If either the appetite or the sense of taste is affected by illness, the health practitioner should work with the patient to identify foods that are the most enjoyable

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The let-down reflex is inhibited by ________.

A. a sleepy baby B. nervous tension and fatigue C. feeling confident and relaxed D. All of these responses are correct.

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Where does lipid digestion begin?

a. In the mouth b. In the stomach c. In the small intestine d. In the large intestine

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