Which of the following is a characteristic of preterm infants?
a. They are often underweight and have difficulty breathing
b. Even with adequate nutrition support, they rarely show catch-up growth
c. If they are merely small-for-gestational age, they usually show catch-up growth
d. They are typically born to women of high socioeconomic status
a
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Substances like vitamin C that significantly decrease the adverse effects of free radicals on normal physiological functions are known as ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
How many children under the age of 5 are estimated to have blood lead levels that exceed the CDC limit?
A. 50,000 B. 100,000 C. 500,000 D. 4 million
Intrinsic factor, a protein secreted by the parietal cells of the stomach, is necessary for absorption of which vitamin?
A) B3 B) B12 C) K D) folate
All of the following factors increase an older person's risk of iron deficiency except:
a. antacid use. b. reduced stomach acid secretion. c. limited intake of milk. d. chronic blood loss due to disease or medicines.