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| treating undernutrition by the oral route, or through a feeding tube |
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| B vitamin that is a coenzyme in protein and nucleic acid metabolism; also known as folate |
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| substance in a red blood cell that contains iron and transports oxygen and CO2 |
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| excess intake of vitamins |
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| chemical secreted by the stomach that is required for absorption of vitamin B12 |
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| major mineral (macromineral) |
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| inorganic compound needed by the body in amounts of 100 mg or more daily |
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| pernicious (megaloblastic) anemia |
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| type of anemia usually caused by lack of secretion of intrinsic factor |
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| an inactive chemical that is converted to a vitamin in the body |
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| recommended dietary allowance (RDA) |
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| amount of vitamin or mineral needed daily to avoid a deficiency in a healthy adult |
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| total parenteral nutrition |
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| treatment for a patient with undernutrition through the parenteral infusion of dextrose, amino acids, emulsified fats, vitamins, and minerals |
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| inorganic compound needed by the body in amounts of 20 mg or less daily |
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| taking in or absorbing fewer nutrients than required for normal body growth and maintenance |
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| organic compounds required by the body in small amounts |
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