As a result of malnutrition, what percentage of children under 5 years of age world-wide are estimated to have stunted growth?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 24
d
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Wendy is a 60-year-old female who was recently told she has low bone density and to increase her consumption of calcium and vitamin D. Wendy also drinks about 4 to 6 cups of coffee daily. To help improve her bone health, Wendy should reduce her intake of caffeine since excess intake of caffeine may contribute to loss of calcium from bone.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When blood calcium levels are low, calcium comes from:
a. solid food b. beverages c. bone d. liver tissue
An example of a strategy used by dietitians to encourage clients on mechanically altered diets to eat is to
a. allow them to eat all desired foods. b. identify a person's favorite foods and foods that have pleasant smells. c. restrict all their favorite foods. d. allow them to eat just one meal a day.
You are presenting a talk on the benefits of breastfeeding to a group of new mothers with a Peace Corps group in Zimbabwe. There have been numerous cases of infant diarrhea within this population over the past several years. Why is breastfeeding especially important under these circumstances?
a. The emotional bonding enhances the overall health of the infant b. The lactoferrin protein present in breast milk stimulates T-cell immunity c. The lactadherin protein present in breast milk attacks diarrhea-causing viruses d. Breast milk as a source of nutrition limits the feeding of other foods, which may be contaminated