Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. Poor body image, emotional issues, or peer pressure tend to lead to eating disorders among young children.
2. The first step in helping an overweight child is to get him or her evaluated by a health professional.
3. The later the intervention with eating disordered teens, the better.
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
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The development of what condition is most closely associated with a lack of fiber in the diet?
a. Cushing syndrome b. phenylketonuria c. diverticulosis d. scleroderma e. rheumatoid arthritis
Damage to intestinal mucosa through celiac disease occurs with exposure to which substance?
a. gliadin b. lactate dehydrogenase c. glycophorin d. fibronectin e. selectin
The small bulging pouches that are sometimes found along the intestinal lining are called
a. Diverticulitis b. Diabetes c. Diverticula d. Diverticulosis
Which of the following statements is true of enteral and/or parenteral feedings?
A. Breastfeeding is an example of enteral feeding. B. Breastfeeding is an example of parenteral feeding. C. Enteral feeding delivers nutrients directly to the digestive system, while parenteral feeding delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream. D. Parenteral feeding delivers nutrients directly to the digestive system, while enteral feeding delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream. E. Transport of nutrients across the placenta is an example of enteral feeding.