How can malnutrition harm whole societies?
A malnourished child will grow up to be an adult that was not able to reach his or her maximum growth and development. As an adult, he or she will have a reduced capacity for physical work and lower productivity. This has far-reaching consequences for the economic stability of a whole society. Poverty and hunger go hand in hand, and breaking the cycle will go a long way to improving the standard of living for a whole society.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Why are commercially packaged foods not the best source of carbohydrates?
A.) They can contain other unwanted ingredients, such as extra sugars, fat, and additional calories. B.) They can be an excellent source of vitamins, but the mineral values might not meet minimum requirements. C.) Although they are a good source of mixed fiber, it can be cheaper to prepare the foods yourself. D.) Some of the nutrients can be lost in the process of packaging and transporting the foods.
The chief ion used to maintain the volume of fluid outside cells is: a. potassium
b. chloride. c. sodium. d. calcium. e. magnesium.
How is body image distorted in bulimia nervosa differently than in anorexia nervosa? Why is this an important distinction?