Which of the Following Defines a Subclinical Deficiency

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines a subclinical deficiency?

• A) a nutrient deficiency caused by inadequate dietary intake of a nutrient
• B) a nutrient deficiency caused by something like a disease condition or drug reaction that reduces absorption, accelerates use, hastens excretion, or destroys the nutrient
• C) a deficiency in the early stages, before the outward signs have appeared
• D) a deficiency that exhibits conflicting outward signs, requiring laboratory diagnosis
• E) an iron deficiency

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