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Ascorbic acid-deficiency gingivitis is a sign of what disease?

Exophthalmia (nightblindness) is associated with this vitamin deficiency.

Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of prothrombin and certain other clotting factors in the liver?

The most common mineral deficiencies include all of the following EXCEPT;

The alpha term for vitamin C is:

This mineral functions as part of the hormone thyroxin;

An adult patient presents with red swollen lips with vertical fissures, glossitis, red and ulcerative burning gingival tissues as well as angular cheilitis. A reasonable assumption would be to suspect which vitamin deficiency?

Match the following terms;

There are approximately ______mg of calcium per serving in 1 cup of milk.

When counseling patients about mineral supplementation and a healthy diet, the health care provider should;