The practice of eating non-food substances, such as clay or laundry starch, during pregnancy is called ________.

A. pregnancy-induced hunger
B. diuresis
C. pica
D. hyperemesis


Answer: C

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Which of the following statements describes a double-blind experiment?

a. The experimental and control groups take turns getting each treatment. b. Neither subjects nor researchers know which subjects are in the control or experimental groups. c. Neither group of subjects knows whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the researchers do know. d. Both subject groups know whether they are in the control or experimental group, but the researchers do not know. e. Neither the subjects nor the persons having contact with the subjects know the true purpose of the experiment.

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What is the origin of goitrogens in the diet?

a. Naturally occurring b. Food industry additives c. Excessive use of fortified salt d. Hydrogenation of certain minerals e. Environmental contamination

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Which section of the kernel is a rich source of vitamin E?

a) A b) B c) C d) D

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A study that examines populations to determine food patterns and health status over time is ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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