What are two important predictors of infant health?
Gestational age and birth weight are important predictors of infant health. Premature births and low birth weights are the leading causes of infant mortality. LBW infants are 40x more likely to die in the first year of life as compared to normal-weight infants. In 2008, 12% of babies born in the U.S. were premature and 8% were LBW.
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What is true about the norovirus?
A. Symptoms are usually very severe. B. It is found primarily in improperly canned foods. C. Symptoms typically last a long time. D. It is the most common cause of foodborne illness.
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Most Americans do not consume enough dietary fiber. B. Scientists classify forms of fiber according to their solubility in oil. C. Dietary fiber includes the stringy material found in tough, overcooked meat. D. Most forms of fiber are comprised of fructose molecules bonded together.
The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which fish is most likely to contain the highest levels of mercury?
a. salmon b. catfish c. pollock d. shark e. sardine