Which of the following statements is NOT a national health objective for pregnant women or newborns?

a. Reduce the rate of fetal and infant deaths
b. Increase abstinence from alcohol during pregnancy
c. Increase the proportion of women who gain weight appropriately during pregnancy
d. Reduce post-term births
e. All of the above ARE national health objectives for pregnant women and newborns


d

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a. Azothropine (Imuran) b. Methotrexate (Trexall) c. Colchicine d. Allopurinol (Aloprim)

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Phenylketonuria is treated by limiting:

A) all amino acids. B) tryptophan. C) tyrosine. D) phenylalanine.

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______ can be beneficial for pregnant women, vegetarians and vegans, older adults, those with lactose intolerance, and anyone else who has a difficult time meeting nutrient needs through food.

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

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When considering the functions of protein in human nutrition, which of the following is true?

A. The potential energy contained in protein can not be used in the human body B. Protein is a major energy source for humans at rest C. Tissue building takes precedence over energy production during periods of semistarvation D. The branched-chain amino acids constitute a significant amount of muscle tissue

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