Which of these vitamin deficiencies are considered priority problems in developing countries?
a. Vitamin C and vitamin D deficiencies
b. Vitamin C and folate deficiencies
c. Vitamin A and folate deficiencies
d. Vitamin A and vitamin D deficiencies
c
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Which of the following statements regarding leptin is false?
A. When adipose tissue mass increases, less leptin is produced, and when adipose tissue mass decreases, more leptin is produced. B. Leptin is produced by adipose tissue. C. Leptin generates signals in the brain that regulate food intake and energy expenditure. D. Blood leptin levels are reflective of changes in the body's main energy reserve.
Intra-abdominal fat is the same as
a. waist fat. b. visceral fat. c. lipid profile fat. d. subcutaneous fat.
Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?
A. Eat more meat. B. Eat more oysters. C. Drink more milk. D. Eat more ready-to-eat breakfast cereals.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. In developing countries, the nutrition transition has led to improved diet quality. 2. Modifiable factors such as discrimination, political sanctions, armed conflicts, agricultural challenges, food waste, climate change, natural disasters, resource depletion, and overpopulation contribute to malnutrition in many countries. 3. Pregnant and lactating women may have higher kilocalorie and nutrient needs but the fetus takes the nutrients that it needs so the infant will not be undernourished.