Homeless children suffer higher rates of all of the following medical conditions except
A. tooth decay and dental caries.
B. asthma and upper respiratory tract infections.
C. hyperthyroidism.
D. developmental delays.
Answer: C
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Which of these foods are considered high-energy-density foods?
a. Roast turkey, skim milk, whole-grain cereals b. Brownies, candy bars, crackers with cheese c. Eggs, raisins, tomato soup d. Broccoli, oranges, blueberries
The easiest and most practical way to control the amount of candy and carbonated drinks a child consumes is to:
a. prevent the child from knowing of their existence. b. never let the child visit his grandparents. c. always substitute artificially sweetened products. d. teach the child that such foods are highly noxious. e. limit the availability of these items.
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Both caffeine and alcohol reduce the activity of ADH, but moderate caffeine intake does not appear to cause dehydration. 2. When the kidney excretes more sodium, water loss increases, this reduces blood volume and ultimately lowers blood pressure. 3. Moderate alcohol intake does not appear to have a significant negative effect on hydration.