Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Babies born to mothers who are deficient in folate have a higher risk of permanent neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
2. Inadequate folate intake may result in abnormally large and immature red blood cells which have diminished oxygen-carrying capacity, leading to weakness, irritability and shortness of breath.
3. Folate needs vitamin B12 to stop in cell division.
1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
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a. mother's prepregnancy weight b. mother's weight gain during pregnancy c. infant's birthweight d. mother's prepregnancy nutrition status e. mother's birthweight
Which of the following is NOT a feature of high-fiber foods?
a. Effective in weight control b. Provide feeling of fullness c. Usually lower in fat and simple sugars d. Provide more energy per gram than processed foods
What population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency?
a. Adults b. Elderly c. Newborns d. Teenagers
Many older people take in adequate amounts of _____
a. vitamin A b. vitamin D c. folate d. zinc e. calcium