What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?
The child with type 2 diabetes may lack classic telltale symptoms, such as glucose in the urine, ketones in the blood, weight loss, or excessive thirst and urination. However, body weight is a simple way to spot children who are likely to develop diabetes because an estimated 85 percent of the children with type 2 diabetes are obese. Obese children tend to have these characteristics: male, African American or Hispanic decent, sedentary, and have parents who are obese. Additionally, low family income predicts obesity among Caucasian, Hispanic, and Asian children. In addition to obesity, ethnicity (being Native American or of African, Asian, or Hispanic descent) increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, as does having a family history of type 2 diabetes.
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A. Peanut butter B. Fat-free yogurt C. Whole milk D. Pre-packaged baked goods
________ results from lack of intrinsic factor.
A. Pellagra B. Osteomalacia C. Pernicious anemia D. Night blindness
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a. Most drugs may be safely prescribed even in otherwise healthy obese people. b. Most experts believe that drugs should not be used because obesity is not a disease. c. Most currently available drugs are highly effective in both the short and long term. d. The use of "off-label" drugs is common to take advantage of their modest weight loss effects. e. Although initially effective, most eventually raise the risk of cardiovascular disease to unacceptable levels.
Compared with breast-fed infants, bottle-fed infants are more likely to:
a. exhibit independent behaviors. b. develop vitamin D deficiency. c. become overweight as children. d. accept a variety of tastes.