An infant's nutrient stores are exhausted by the time the infant has gained 3 pounds.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

The nutrient stores a baby had at birth are exhausted by the time an infant has doubled his or her birth weight and weighs at least 13 pounds.

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A) ?kills bacteria B) ?activates pancreatic lipase C) ?activates pancreatic carbohydrases D) ?inhibits hydrolysis of dietary protein

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The federally funded program formerly known as the Food Stamp Program that helps low-income families pay for food is called

A. Meals on Wheels. B. the Child and Adult Care Food Program. C. the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. D. the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

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Answer questions 1-10 based on the "Elly" case study information below. Elly is a 27-year-old, sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds, and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating). Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected, so she had a health assessment done. The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood

cholesterol of 237 mg/dl, triglycerides of 331 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of 203 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 34 mg/dL, fasting blood sugar of 226 mg/dL, and resting blood pressure of 141/86 mm Hg. Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705, Calorie need of 2,241, protein intake of 44 grams, fiber intake of 38 grams, cholesterol intake of 311 mg, and sodium intake of 3,423 mg. ? Elly is consuming an adequate amount of dietary fiber. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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