When a child is mildly underweight, the risk of death increases _____ times
a. 1.5
b. 2.0
c. 2.5
d. 3.0
c
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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Disease, disability, mental illness, and/or drug and alcohol abuse can lead to food insecurity, and sometimes contribute to homelessness, which in turn often results in hunger. 2. If an individual is overweight, that individual cannot be undernourished. 3. During a nutrition transition, people have improved access to more, but not necessarily better food.
A chemical reaction in which atoms lose electrons is
A) radiation. B) oxidation. C) reduction. D) mineralization.
Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman. Her need for ________ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.
A. folate B. vitamin C C. sodium D. zinc
A high-protein diet for a client with the nephrotic syndrome is contraindicated because ____
A) protein foods are usually high in fat B) energy requirements are decreased with nephrotic syndrome C) high protein intakes may exacerbate urinary protein losses D) protein levels in nephrotic syndrome are not altered