Which of the following is a characteristic of aging and the immune system?
a. Immunity in older people does not seem to be affected by regular exercise
b. In the United States, infectious diseases are a minor cause of deaths in the elderly
c. Immune function does not decline with age in people who maintain good nutrition
d. Antibiotics are often ineffective in treating infections in older people who have deficient immune systems
d
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Severe folate deficiency results in the development of _____, which is rare among adolescents
a. pellagra b. megaloblastic anemia c. beriberi d. scurvy e. rickets
The progression of metabolic syndrome is worsened by:
a. a sedentary lifestyle. b. low-carbohydrate diets. c. low blood lipids. d. drug therapy.
A pregnant teenager has one child, age 4, and is low income. Which of the following services might she be eligible for?
a. Title III Nutrition Services and WIC b. SNAP and Title III Nutrition Services c. Title I Nutrition Services and Head Start d. SNAP and WIC