An infant with a birthweight at the 90th percentile or higher for gestational age (roughly 9 pounds or higher) is said to have ____________________

Fill in the blank with correct word


macrosomia

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a. Both are needed in many of the reactions involved in energy metabolism.
b. Both are found in ample amounts in milk.
c. A deficiency of both causes anemia.
d. Both are better absorbed in presence of ascorbic acid.
e. Deficiencies of both are related to the development of pica.

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The hormone epinephrine:

a. lowers blood glucose during catabolic stress b. raises blood glucose during catabolic stress c. is secreted from the pituitary gland d. stimulates glycogen production

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What is the effect of excess caffeine intake?

a. insomnia b. nausea c. bloating d. weight gain

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People who live in the Mediterranean area have lower rates of heart disease. This is often attributed to ____

a. the lack of trans fats b. the liberal use of olive oil c. decreased sodium intake d. the liberal use of safflower oil e. increased vitamin D absorption from sunlight

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