If a Person on a Fad Diet Experiences Muscle Cramps

question 40

Multiple Choice

If a person on a fad diet experiences muscle cramps and reduced appetite,a physician would suspect that this individual is likely suffering from a deficiency of

• A)calcium.
• B)table salt.
• C)iodine.
• D)iron.

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Definitions:

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