The ________ is often referred to as the "hunger center," regulating appetite and promoting food intake or satiety.
A. liver
B. pancreas
C. hypothalamus
D. appendix
Answer: C
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a. medications b. trace minerals c. vitamins d. electrolytes
Which screening tool is recommended for assessment of pediatric overweight and obesity?
A. family medical history B. weight-for-height C. weight-for-age D. height-for-age E. body mass index-for-age percentile
A less severe form of fetal alcohol syndrome is known by all of the following terms EXCEPT
a. prenatal alcohol exposure. b. fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. c. fetal subdevelopment syndrome. d. alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.
Which food is a source of high-quality protein?
a. avocado b. peas c. brown rice d. soy milk e. almonds