In kwashiorkor, what mineral is often present in an unbound form that promotes bacterial growth?
a. Iron
b. Iodine
c. Arsenic
d. Calcium
e. Sodium
ANS: A
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A. A B. D C. K D. C E. E
There is no perfect food in terms of meeting nutrient needs.
a. true b. false
Ultraviolet radiation from the sun stimulates the synthesis of vitamin D in the human body from what original substance?
a. Ergocalciferol b. 25-hydroxycholecalciferol c. 7-dehydrocholesterol d. Cholecalciferol
Which statement is false regarding food insecurity in the U.S.?
a. Women often experience the negative consequences of food insecurity before their children do. b. Children in food-insecure households seldom experience significant or long-term effects because their mothers shield them from hunger. c. The elderly are at high risk for food insecurity, but experience it differently from younger adults. d. The prevalence of food insecurity among the elderly is increasing.