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TFauchery

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Older adults need more vitamin B6 than younger adults because they have:
 
  a. decreased absorption.
  b. increased excretion.
  c. faster metabolism.
  d. less efficient utilization.

Question 2

The most marked difference between adults in the oldest-old group compared to those in the youngest group is in their:
 
  a. nutrient ingestion.
  b. body size.
  c. nutrient absorption.
  d. use of dietary supplements.


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snackralk

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


TFauchery

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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