List the symptoms of kwashiorkor


Edema, painful skin lesions, changes in the pigmentation of skin and hair

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A food desert can be defined as:

A) a program that provides canned, boxed, and sometimes fresh foods directly to individuals in need. B) an environment that lacks access to affordable and/or nutritious foods. C) an agency that collects donated foods and distributes them to local food pantries. D) an environment where advanced farming methods are fostered to combat hunger.

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People should consume at least _____ servings of fruits and vegetables a day to obtain an assortment of vitamins

a. three b. four c. five d. six e. seven

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The Waltons had dinner at their favorite local restaurant. Marty had a hamburger, Jill had grilled chicken, and Lori had clams on spaghetti. They had wine with dinner, ordered dessert, and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Late the next day, Marty starting having stomach pains. Soon he also had diarrhea and began vomiting. Jill decided he should go to the emergency room at the hospital and so off

they went. The medical intern saw Marty in extreme pain and immediately began asking him questions. Let's see if you can answer the following questions as well as the intern. The hamburger was most likely the culprit in Marty's illness. What may have occurred to lead to his condition? a. The cows may have been given feed containing mammalian protein tissues. b. The meat may have been cooked to 160 degrees Farenheit. c. The meat may have been cooked to 135 degrees Farenheit. d. The meat may have been defrosted in the refrigerator.

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Which of the following needs a living cell in order to multiply?

a. mold b. yeast c. virus d. none of the above answers is correct

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