______ A deficiency of this vitamin causes beriberi, which is characterized by weakness, swelling, and tingling or numbness in the hands and feet.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: Thiamin
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Brain growth is most rapid during
A. the first year of life. B. adolescence. C. adulthood. D. the toddler years.
Foods high in vitamin E are often also high in:
a. saturated fatty acids. b. polyunsaturated fatty acids. c. free radicals. d. selenium.
All of the following are true statements regarding the duration of breastfeeding and the introduction of solid foods EXCEPT: a. solid foods should not be introduced until the baby is eight months old.
a. solid foods should not be introduced until the baby is eight months old. b. generally, the first solid food introduced to infants should be rice cereal. c. breast milk should supply the vast majority of nutrients for the first six months. d. ideally, breastfeeding should continue through the first year of life.
By 9 months of age, infants are ready for mashed foods and foods such as _____
a. sweetened fruit drinks b. fresh fruit c. nuts d. raw vegetables e. yogurt