Which of the following is the most potent single indicator of an infant's future health status?

a. Mother's weight before pregnancy
b. Amount of weight gained during pregnancy
c. Mother's nutrition status prior to pregnancy
d. Birthweight of the infant


d

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Match the correct answer with the appropriate term. a. 7 b. 16 c. 20 d. 40 e. 100 f. Fat g. Water h. Energy i. Protein j. Organic k. Placebo l. Inorganic m. Validity n. Hypothesis o. Healthy People p. National nutrition surveys q. Anthropometrics r. Overt deficiency s. Physical examination t. Subclinical deficiency

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All of the following are examples of successful efforts to reduce malnutrition EXCEPT:

a. introduction of MacDonald's fast food into many developing countries. b. fortification of flour with iron. c. vitamin A supplements and education. d. iodization of salt.

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Protein requirements in vegetarians whose main source of protein is _____ may be 30 percent higher than for non-vegetarians.

A. cheese B. fruits and nuts C. low-fat dairy products D. whole-grain products E. cereals and legumes

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An athlete who alters exercise duration and carbohydrate intake to maximize muscle glycogen is practicing

A. the overload principle. B. ergogenic aid. C. heat syncope. D. carbohydrate loading.

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