Recall the World Health Organization's guidelines for prenatal care. Name one nutrient that is of critical importance during pregnancy, where women can obtain it, and what the consequences are of not having it.
What will be an ideal response?
That nutrient is iodine. In developed countries, iodine is added to salt. Without it, there is increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, or abnormal brain development. Iodine is more readily available in developed countries.
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According to current federal law, a fine of up to $10,000 and loss of all federal privileges (including student loans and grants) can result from conviction
A. only for sale of "dealer" quantities of crack cocaine. B. for possession of small amounts of a controlled substance. C. for using a controlled substance, but this only applies to cocaine or heroin. D. for advocating the legalization of drugs.
When identical and fraternal twins rated various characteristics of their family
environments, identical twins'ratings were __________ than those of fraternal twins. a. much more similar b. somewhat more similar c. the same as d. somewhat less similar e. much less similar
Overall, a woman has a ________ chance of being a victim of rape during her lifetime
A) 25 to 30% B) 14 to 25% C) 36 to 40% D) 30 to 34%
The probability of contracting an illness is called the _________ rate
a. incidence b. prevalence c. mortality d. morbidity