The most important consequence of food insecurity in poor countries is:
a. malaria.
b. infection.
c. malnutrition.
d. diarrhea.
c
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Appetite is triggered by
A) a physiological drive. B) pancreatic enzymes. C) environmental cues, such as the smell or taste of food. D) stomach enzymes.
Although both calcium and iron needs increase during childhood, there is also a recommendation that children consume no more than about 3 cups of calcium-rich cow milk each day. The explanation for this recommendation is that
A. the calcium found in 3 cups of milk is the maximum that can be absorbed each day. B. overconsumption of cow milk can displace iron-rich foods from the diet. C. consumption of more than 3 cups of nutrient-dense cow milk per day might lead to calcium and iron toxicity. D. more than the recommended intake could trigger a cow milk allergy, leading to calcium and iron malabsorption.
One liter of water weighs approximately:
a. one pound. b. one kilogram. c. two pounds. d. two kilograms.
A patient consumes the following meal: 2 cups pasta with 1 teaspoon margarine, 1 cup tossed salad, 1 cup grape juice. How many units of insulin will he need if his CHO to insulin ratio is 17:1?
a. 6 b. 7 c. 8 d. 9