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naturalchemist

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How does nutritional adequacy impact a person's nutritional status?

Question 2

The best source of iodine in the American diet is:
 a. shellfish.
  b. iodized salt.
  c. nuts.
  d. milk products.



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Answer to Question 1

A person's nutritional status depends on whether sufficient amounts of nutrients are available to support optimal physiological function. Nutritional adequacy supports optimal physiological function, whereas under- and overnutrition do not.

Answer to Question 2

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