NASM Personal Trainer

Category - Nutrition

What is the most serious and potentially deadly deficiency in the diet?
  1. Water
  2. Sodium
  3. Calcium
  4. Vitamin C
Explanation
Answer - A - The most serious and potentially deadly deficiency in the diet is a deficiency of water. Most nutrient deficiencies take weeks or longer to show signs, but lack of water can only be survived for a very few number of days. There are many smaller scale responses to dehydration that will also significantly impair a client’s ability to perform.
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