How does malnutrition impact an individual, especially those most vulnerable: infants, children, and women?
Malnutrition during pregnancy depletes the mother's maternal stores and increases risk of a LBW baby. Poor maternal nutrition status can increase risk of neonatal death. When a child is mildly underweight, risk of death increases 2.5 times. If a child is severely underweight the risk of death is even greater. Malnutrition seriously affects a child's growth and development. 24% of children under the age of 5 are estimated to have stunted growth.
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A. Tibialis anterior. B. Rectus femoris. C. Biceps femoris. D. Gastrocnemius.
The term ____________________ is used to describe the condition that develops when the diet delivers too little protein, too little energy, or both
Fill in the blank with correct word
Which of the following statements best describes a base note?
A. The very first impression you have of the aroma (The top note is the very first impression you have of the aroma. It is usually very characteristic of the oil and is very difficult to reproduce artificially. It will be of short duration, so study it repeatedly. It usually disappears in 30 minutes.) B. A fixed non volatile oil C. Less characteristic of the oil and is easier to reproduce artificially (The middle note has a much longer life on the blotter than the top note, but is often less characteristic of the oil and is easier to reproduce artificially.) D. What provides the fixative quality of an essential oil (The base or dryout note usually appears after one to two hours. In some instances, such as with patchouli, the base note will appear after 24 hours. The base note can last anywhere from five to 36 hours. The base note provides the fixative quality of an essential oil. It is of particular interest to perfumers and soap makers because it helps lengthen the lasting quality of a fragrance.)
During pregnancy, an adult woman's need for vitamin D doubles.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)