The type of protein-energy malnutrition characterized by sufficient intake of Calories but a lack of protein in the diet is called
A. marasmus.
B. sickle cell anemia.
C. cystic fibrosis.
D. kwashiorkor.
Answer: D
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a. 1%. b. 2%. c. 5%. d. 10%.
Which of the following practices should be avoided while shopping for food in order to eat well while stretching food dollars?
a. buy whole chickens instead of pieces b. select whole foods instead of convenience foods c. try store brands instead of name brand products d. shop when hungry so more food looks appealing e. buy fresh produce in season and frozen items at other times
Daily Values are the generic standards used to express the nutrient content of food on food labels.
a. true b. false
Vitamin E is ____
a. found mostly in fruits b. a precursor to vitamin C c. a remedy for nighttime leg cramps d. found mostly in vegetable oils e. also called intrinsic factor