Which of the following characterizes acute malnutrition in children?
a. Hyperactivity
b. Fatty liver
c. Low weight for height
d. Short height for weight
e. Stunting
Answer: C
Nutritional Science
You might also like to view...
Diseases affecting the liver or the ________ can interfere with the activation of vitamin D and produce symptoms of deficiency.
a. skin b. pancreas c. intestines d. kidneys e. stomach
Nutritional Science
Causes of acute renal failure include:
a. chronic renal failure. b. uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. c. recurrent urinary tract infections. d. severe injury such as extensive burns.
Nutritional Science
Approximately 20% of individuals with anorexia will die prematurely from complications of the disorder
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Nutritional Science
Which portion of the grain kernel remains after it has been refined?
a. endosperm b. bran c. germ d. epidermis e. hypodermis
Nutritional Science