Discuss the role played by WIC in aiding and promoting the health of pregnant women.
What will be an ideal response?
WIC provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling, food supplements, and access to health services to over 6 million participants. WIC serves low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and children up to 5 years of age who are at nutritional risk. Supplemental food provided to women includes milk, yogurt, fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grain products, ready-to-eat cereals, dried beans, fruit juice, and cheese. Some programs offer vouchers for farmer's markets. Participation in WIC is related to reduced rates of iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy, higher-birthweight infants, decreased low-birthweight infants, and lower rates of iron-deficiency anemia in women after delivery.
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A) 50 grams B) 100 grams C) 150 grams D) 200 grams
What is the smallest amount of a nutrient that, when consumed over a prolonged period, maintains a specific function?
a. nutrient allowance b. nutrient requirement c. nutrient tolerable limit d. nutrient adequate intake e. nutrient recommendation
Parents are encouraged to do all of the following in order to increase physical activity in their children, EXCEPT:
a. set a good example by being physically active themselves. b. encourage children to be physically active at home. c. plan every vacation around an activity when traveling. d. limit television watching and video games. e. join children in physical activities.
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for protein is:
1.no more than 25%. 2.45-65%. 3.10-35%. 4.20-35%.3