Research conducted on subjects born during weather- and war-related famines in Africa
confirms that
A) maternal nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy have no effect on the fetus.
B) low birth weight is associated with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk.
C) low birth weight is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk in adulthood.
D) caloric deficiencies during pregnancy can reverse fetal adaptation if followed by an
adequate childhood diet.
B
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Improvements in _____ have corresponded to greater reductions in infant mortality, while small improvements in infant mortality in the past few decades are largely due to _____
a. technical advances in medical care; infectious disease control and sanitation b. infectious disease control and sanitation; the industrial revolution c. infectious disease control and sanitation; technical advances in medical care d. vaccination rates: infectious disease control and sanitation
Gender determines to a great extent where fat is stored
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which statement accurately describes vitamin deficiencies?
a. The two nutrients most often lacking in the diet of a vegan are vitamin B6 and folic acid. b. Vitamin imbalances occur frequently in the United States because of excessive fat intake. c. Surgery on the GI tract may contribute to vitamin deficiencies because of impaired absorption. d. Vitamin deficiencies in adults most commonly are clinically manifested by disorders of the skin.