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james

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Pica is defined as:
 
  a. intolerance to milk products.
  b. iron-deficiency anemia.
  c. ingestion of nonfood substances.
  d. episodes of anorexia and vomiting.

Question 2

One danger in using nonfood supplementation of nutrients is:
 
  a. increased absorption of all vitamins.
  b. development of pregnancy-induced hypertension.
  c. increased caloric intake.
  d. toxic effects on the fetus.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The practice of eating substances not normally thought of as food is called pica. Clay or dirt and solid laundry starch are the substances most commonly ingested.

Answer to Question 2

D
The use of supplements in addition to food may increase the intake of some nutrients to doses much higher than the recommended amounts. Overdoses of some nutrients have been shown to cause fetal defects.


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