What is the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?


The CHIP was created under Title XXI of the Social Security Act in 1997 to expand the health coverage to uninsured children whose families earn too much income to qualify for Medicaid but too little to afford private coverage.

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Which of the following CORRECTLY matches the digestive disorder with its description and/or cause?

a. acid reflux—the pyloric sphincter relaxes and allows gastric acid into the esophagus b. inflammatory bowel disease—may cause open wounds (ulcers) to develop in the GI tract c. diverticular disease—swollen and inflamed veins in the anus and lower rectum d. hemorrhoids—the formation of pouches in the lining of the GI tract

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Lacteals are ____.?

A) ?gastric secretory cells B) ?products of milk digestion C) ?intestinal lymphatic vessels D) ?products of fermentation

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What would be the best response if you suspected your breastfed baby was responding adversely to milk in your diet? a. Switch to a lactose-free formula and see if the symptoms disappear

b. Eliminate milk from your diet and monitor the baby for changes. c. Eliminate strong-flavored vegetables, onions, and garlic from your diet because they can cause the same problems in babies. d. Supplement breastfeeding with a lactose-free formula so the baby is exposed to less cow milk from your diet. e. Increase your intake of fresh fruits because this may offset the effects of the milk.

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According to MyPlate, eggs belong in the ________ group.

A. grain B. dairy   C. vegetable D. protein  

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