Which of the following is the most useful for evaluating long term nutrition in a community assessment program?
a. height for age
b. weight for height
c. weight for age
d. length for weight
Answer: a. height for age
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a. via the oral-fecal route. b. through contaminated water supplies. c. through contact with infected blood during delivery. d. by living in close contact with an infected adult.
If a person reports that he/she has significant diarrhea and anemia, the focus of nutrition intervention should be:
a. primary prevention strategies. b. early identification and intervention. c. diagnosis and treatment. d. disease management.
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A. glycosidic linkage B. fatty acid chain C. peptide bond D. partially-hydrogenated protein
Tim is a 24-year-old college student who learns that he is allergic to shrimp. What advice would you give Tim? a. Eat shrimp only in small amounts
b. Eat shrimp mixed with other foods to counter the allergic reaction. c. Do not eat shrimp at all. d. Check every year to see if you have "outgrown" the allergy. e. Visit a physician and obtain a prescription specifically for this allergy.