Preformed vitamin A includes beta-carotene.

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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a. bilirubin. b. ferritin. c. hemoglobin. d. hematocrit.

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A typical person who burns 200 kcalories during a 2-mile run would, in the postexercise period, burn an additional

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The dietitian asks the nurse to observe a patient's food intake and record the kinds and quantities of foods the patient receives and leaves on his plate. The nurse realizes that the dietitian is interested in keeping a _____ for this patient

a. food record b. 24-hour recall c. kcalorie count d. usual intake record

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