Which of the Following Statements Is True of Vitamin and Mineral

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of vitamin and mineral requirements of infants?

• A) There are no DRI recommendations for vitamins and minerals for infants.
• B) Infants with special health care needs need to be fed only vitamin and mineral supplements.
• C) Vitamin and mineral requirements for infants remain constant throughout life.
• D) Vitamin and mineral requirements may be affected in infants who suffer from gastrointestinal problems.
• E) Preterm infants who are formula fed don't require vitamins and minerals in their diet.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

Comparative advantage is the ability of an individual or country to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, forming the basis for specialization and trade.

Absolute Labor Productivity

The total output produced by a worker or workforce in a given time period, not adjusted for factors like hours worked.

Relative Opportunity Costs

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen, expressed in terms of the ratio between the cost of the chosen alternative and the cost of the next best alternative.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forfeiting the next best alternative when one option is chosen over another.