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dalyningkenk

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Alcohol can lead to nutrient deficiencies because:
 A) alcohol accounts for about 50 of the daily caloric intake in heavy drinkers.
  B) a heavy drinker's diet often provides too little thiamin and vitamins A and C.
  C) alcohol is an empty-calorie food.
  D) alcohol in excess is directly toxic to body tissues.
  E) All of the above

Question 2

Women who drink regularly or binge drink during pregnancy are at risk for having infants with ____.
 A) nutrient toxicities
  B) excess body fat
  C) fetal alcohol syndrome
  D) alcoholism
  E) All of the above



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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C



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