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nmorano1

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on: Aug 19, 2018
Which of the following nutrients enhances the absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract?
 A) Biotin
  B) Vitamin C
  C) Vitamin D
  D) Calcium
  E) Vitamin E

Question 2

Jared Joiner is a 56-year-old African American insurance agent. He is single, eats most meals at restaurants, leads a sedentary lifestyle, and drinks 3-4 beers a day. He is 5'9 tall and weighs 204 pounds (BMI 30). Mr. Joiner has been feeling particularly fatigued lately and decided to make an appointment with his physician for a check-up. The results of his laboratory tests include a fasting blood glucose level of 121 mg/dL.Mr. Joiner's blood glucose level meets the criteria for a diagnosis of _____.
 a. type 1 diabetes
  b. type 2 diabetes
  c. prediabetes
 d. ketoacidosis
 e. hypoglycemia


ankilker

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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

c


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