Describe the physical and mental abnormalities associated with fetal alcohol syndrome

What will be an ideal response?


Prenatal and postnatal growth restriction
Abnormalities of the brain and central nervous system, with consequent impairment in cognition and behavior
Physical abnormalities of the face and skull that alter normal patterns of symmetry
Increased frequency of major birth defects such as cleft palate, heart defects, and defects in ears, eyes, genitals, and urinary system

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The fat located under the skin is called visceral fat

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is a health benefit of a vegetarian diet? a. Eating small amounts of soy protein can contribute to a major decline in LDL cholesterol. b. Even though vegetarians may eat cheese, sour cream, and butter in their diets, their blood lipids do not reflect it. c. Lacto-ovo vegetarians have a lower rate of cancer than fish but not meat eaters

d. Vegetarians tend to have lower blood pressure than nonvegetarians. e. A vegetarian diet correlates with increased energy intake and increased obesity.

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Sympathetic medicine and sympathetic magic use the word sympathetic to mean a. agreeably suited to a disposition or mood

b. vibrations from being in harmony. c. items that have visible characteristics similar to human body parts or organs. d. items that feel similar to human body parts or organs. e. balanced and in moderation.

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Which health care professional is part of the nutrition support team?

a. physician b. registered dietician c. registered dietician technician d. nurse e. pharmacist

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