What would be a benefit of teaching this family about growth monitoring of their children?
A mother can learn to weigh her child every month and chart the child's growth on specially designed paper. She can learn to detect the early stages of hidden malnutrition that can leave a child irreparably impaired in mind and body. Then at least she will know she needs to take steps to remedy the malnutrition—if she can.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When amino acids are used as an energy source, most of them enter what pathway?
a. glycolysis b. electron transport chain c. beta-oxidation d. citric acid cycle
After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy, the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding. This practice ________.
A. enables the baby's "let-down" reflex to occur, so his gastrointestinal tract will function normally B. suppresses Ariel's metabolic rate, so her body can shift more energy into milk production C. stimulates Ariel's uterus to contract, reducing her risk of bleeding excessively D. increases the baby's heart rate, reducing his risk of myoendocarditis
Which of the following accurately describes vitamin D from the sun?
a. Sunscreens with an SPF of 8 or higher increase vitamin D synthesis. b. Only about one-half of the world’s population relies on sunlight to maintain adequate vitamin D nutrition. c. Prolonged exposure to sunlight degrades the vitamin D precursor in skin, thus preventing vitamin D toxicity. d. For someone living in Chicago, vitamin D stores from the summer months are usually sufficient to meet the needs during the winter. e. Pigments in dark skins increase vitamin D synthesis.