Emma consumes dairy products, but she does not eat meat, fish, eggs or poultry. She eats some vegetables and fruits, but she avoids beans, breads and cereal products. Based on this information, her diet lacks adequate ________.
A. potassium
B. magnesium
C. calcium
D. iron
Answer: D
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A 10-month old baby whose diet is low in fat has ________, which is a sign of an essential fatty acid deficiency.
A. poor growth B. arterial plaque C. sleep apnea D. heart failure
Which of the following is true of minerals?
a. Mineral content of foods doesn't change during preparation. b. Minerals can be broken down when exposed to light, heat, or digestion. c. Minerals can't be synthesized by the body. d. Enrichment replaces the majority of minerals that are lost when grains are refined.
To better identify food allergens in toddlers, it is recommended that
A) at some point before the toddler's second birthday, the family have the child follow an allergy-elimination diet for at least two weeks. B) new foods are presented in combination and then individual foods are eliminated to identify the allergen. C) citrus fruits and melons should not be given together. D) new foods should be presented one at a time and the toddler monitored for allergic reactions for a week.
In the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, the Food and Drug Administration defined nutritional supplements as all of the following except:
A) herbs. B) essential vitamins and minerals. C) glandulars. D) enzymes. E) aspirin.