Infectious disease can promote malnutrition by
A) increasing the loss of nutrients through diarrhea and/or vomiting.
B) decreasing the individual's body temperature.
C) increasing the individual's appetite.
D) decreasing the individual's resting metabolic rate.
A
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a. recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior, such as self-induced vomiting, to prevent weight gain b. intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight c. eating much more rapidly than normal d. recurrent episodes of binge eating
The requirement for vitamin D increases with age because
A) the kidneys lose their ability to convert it to the active form. B) the skin's ability to make it from sunlight decreases. C) the intestines lose their ability to absorb it. D) All of the answers are correct.
An example of food availability affecting food choices would be:
1.the desire to consume foods that are considered healthy. 2.selecting more low-fat and high-fiber foods when presented with a wide selection. 3.modifying cultural norms for food acceptance. 4.seeking status foods.
The RDA for protein for children age 4 through 13 is
A) 0.95 g/kg body weight. B) 1.1 g/kg body weight. C) 1.0 g/kg body weight. D) 0.85 g/kg body weight.