All of the following are true regarding growth and development characteristics of nine to twelve year olds EXCEPT:
a. the child needs 8 hours of sleep.
b. children are irritable when hungry.
c. permanent teeth appear.
d. a growth spurt in girls usually appears.
a
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A medical researcher reads an article in "Today's Health-Conscious Woman" magazine about the benefits of using the phytochemical capsaicin to treat knee pain. She asks 10 people with arthritic knees to rub a cream that contains the phytochemical on their knee joints for two weeks. At the end of the two weeks, the researcher asks the subjects whether their knee pain improved, stayed about the same, or worsened during the treatment period. After collecting responses from the people, the researcher reports the results of her study during a popular TV show that is hosted by a doctor. Based on this information, which of the following statements is true?
A. The researcher reviewed scientific literature regarding the use of capsaicin to treat knee pain. B. The researcher subjected the results of her study to peer-review. C. The researcher did not divide the subjects of her study into control and treatment groups. D. The researcher used a standard scientific design for research involving human subjects.
The best dietary intervention for a cancer patient experiencing a metallic taste is to ____
A) serve meat very warm B) use poultry, fish, or eggs instead of red meat C) avoid all foods containing protein D) provide mouth care after meals
Although iron deficiency remains a prevalent nutritional problem in infancy, it has declined in recent years, largely because of increased ____
a. use of iron-fortified formulas b. supplementation of folate during pregnancy c. awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding d. use of cow's milk in place of breast milk
The most widely used dietary supplements by athletes are vitamins and minerals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false