Foods such as popcorn, grapes, and hot dog pieces should be avoided by infants because they _____
a. are potential choking hazards
b. may cause botulism
c. are common sources of food-borne illness
d. promote tooth decay
e. provide empty calories
a
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Which of the following is NOT true regarding the Internet? a. The Internet is a major marketing tool for many organizations
b. It is not essential for an organization to have a website. c. Organizations need to give employees access to the Internet. d. Without a website, many customers will not know of an organization's existence.
What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
a. It absorbs water. b. It inhibits peristalsis. c. It neutralizes the food mass. d. It creates an optimum acidity. e. It prevents relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
Forceful vomiting can either rupture the esophagus, called _______________, or tear the lower esophageal sphincter, called a Mallory-Weiss tear
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements accurately describes the clinical forms of acute malnutrition in children?
a. Children with marasmus typically have edema. b. Children with kwashiorkor often have fatty livers. c. Kwashiorkor results mainly from energy inadequacy. d. Marasmus results mainly from protein inadequacy. e. Children with marasmus often have changes in the color of their hair and skin.