A child is at the 95th percentile BMI for age. He is:

a. normal
b. obese
c. overweight
d. tall for his age


Answer: b. obese

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which molecule is a major form of vitamin K in foods??

A) ?ergodione B) ?ergoquinone C) ?tocopherone D) ?phylloquinone

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The initial nutrition problems resulting from VLBW and ELBW include:

a. inability to nurse like a full-term infant. b. for most, a requirement for respiratory support to breathe. c. a greater likelihood of food allergies and difficulty feeding. d. a and b e. b and c

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Which of the following statements is true?

A. Glucose is the primary fuel for resting muscles. B. During high-intensity exercise, muscle cells use less glucose for energy. C. During low-intensity activities, muscle cells burn more fat than glucose. D. Amino acids are the major source of energy for contracting muscles.

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