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.

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One liter of water weighs approximately:

a. one pound. b. one kilogram. c. two pounds. d. two kilograms.

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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.

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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

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