A 2 year old child with iron-deficiency anemia has anorexia, vomiting, weight loss and restlessness. Look for:
a. excessive milk and fruit juice intake
b. excessive vitamin C and D intake
c. asthma and respiratory distress
d. pica and lead poisoning
Answer: d. pica and lead poisoning
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The body regulates zinc absorption byL
a. producing metallothionein when intake levels are high b. increasing absorption when intake levels are high c. decreasing absorption when intake levels are low. d. increasing copper absorption when zinc intake is high
Juan knows that he only eats a small number of foods and that he mostly eats junk foods. Therefore he needs
A) excessive amounts of the needed nutrients. B) megadoses of the needed nutrients. C) more of the needed nutrients. D) adequate amounts of the needed nutrients.
All of the essential nutrients function as regulators of body processes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Foster consumes about 350 g of protein daily, mostly in the form of meat and amino acid supplements. He does not use vitamin/mineral supplements, and he eats very few fruits, vegetables, and grains. Based on this information, Foster's diet lacks ________.
A. phosphorus B. calcium C. potassium D. sodium