Sonia, a seven-year-old girl, suffers from vomiting diarrhea, blurred vision, slurred speech, and dry mouth. She had consumed canned beans the previous day. She is infected by a bacterium contaminating inadequately processed low-acid, commercial canned food. In this scenario, Sonia most likely suffers from _____

A) influenza
B) measles
C) botulism
D) mumps


C

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Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

A. Consumption of foods from several groups B. The presence of subcutaneous fat C. Regular gains in height and weight D. The child's interest in a variety of foods

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Approximately how long does it take for your liver's glycogen stores to be depleted?

A. 4 hours B. 8 hours C. 12 hours D. 18 hours

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Salt sensitivity is more common in _____ than in other population groups

a. Asian Americans b. American Indians c. Caucasians d. African Americans e. Mexican Americans

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