Which of the following statements is TRUE about the critical period of development during pregnancy?

What will be an ideal response?


exposure to teratogens and maternal malnutrition can cause irreversible damage to the embryo and fetus during the first trimester

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All of these grains are gluten-free except

A. millet. B. sorghum. C. rice. D. triticale.

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NP is a 30-year-old female who was diagnosed with HIV 10 years ago after exposure to the virus as a result of sharing needles (drug addiction). She has come to an outpatient clinic to get her medications and is now being visited by a registered dietitian. She reports that a physician diagnosed her with listeriosis three months ago and prescribed anti-diarrheal medication. HT: 5'2 WT: 129 pounds

UBW: 136 pounds (3 months ago) CD4 count: 451 cells/?L Alb: 2.9 mg/dL Currently, what is NP's % UBW? a. 88% b. 90% c. 92% d. 95% e. 110%

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Jacob has a rare medical condition that prevents his body from storing glucose as glycogen. Every four hours, day and night, Jacob has to consume a source of glucose that's slowly digested and absorbed by the intestinal tract. Which of the following foods should Jacob mix with water to form his life-saving solution?

A. Stevia extracts B. Sucralose C. Corn starch D. Cellulose

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What is the connection between malnutrition and overweight?

What will be an ideal response?

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