Define the term infant colic and explain what can be done to alleviate the condition


Infant colic is defined as crying for more than three hours a day when the cause is not a medical problem. It is widely believed that components of maternal diet are related to infant colic. Women should be encouraged to exclude only those foods that seem to cause problems and to be careful to replace nutrients that might be lost by avoiding classes of foods. For example, excluding dairy foods may limit calcium and vitamin D intake.

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What part of the brain stimulates an individual to increase his or her fluid intake?

a. pineal gland b. hypothalamus c. medulla oblongata d. hippocampus

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________ occur(s) when muscles are overstretched or forced to shorten against a heavy weight

A) Ligament sprains B) Cartilage tears C) Muscle strains D) Tendonitis

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Dana wants to reduce her intake of trans fat and saturated fat by eating

A. more partially hydrogenated oils. B. less soluble fiber. C. more coconut oil. D. less beef.

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