Which group of people is most likely to engage in pica?

a. elderly
b. young children
c. men
d. women
e. adolescents


b

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A nonprofit program that helps feed people in need by linking sources of unused, unsaved cooked and fresh food with social service agencies that serve meals to people who would otherwise go hungry is referred to as a ____

a. food bank b. food pantry c. soup kitchen d. prepared and perishable food program

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Which of the following statements regarding life expectancy in the United States is true?

a. The United States ranks twentieth in life expectancy worldwide. b. By the year 2050, approximately 50% of the U.S. population will be 65 years or older. c. Since 1990, life expectancy has increased by 63%. d. The proportion of people aged 65 years and older is increasing.

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How would you classify homemade oil-and-vinegar and commercial French salad dressings, respectively?

a. temporary and semi-permanent emulsions b. semi-permanent and permanent emulsions c. temporary and permanent emulsions d. none of the above answers is correct

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What is the name of the protein-digesting enzyme in the stomach?

A. pepsin B. gastrin C. amylase D. hydrochloric acid

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