Sometimes infants with health issues will display symptoms of feeding problems. Observant caregivers may notice which one of the following symptoms?
a. excessive crying and pulling on one ear
b. refusing to eat certain vegetables or fruits
c. refusing formula that is offered between breast feedings
d. struggling with liquids and coughing or choking during feedings
d. struggling with liquids and coughing or choking during feedings (Dysphagia is a term that means "difficulty swallowing." It is the inability of food or liquid to pass easily from the mouth, into the throat, through the esophagus and into the stomach.)
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A) 8 B) 7 C) 5 D) 6
For a moderately overweight female, a realistic weight loss goal is to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lb/week. What is the daily calorie deficit necessary to lose 0.5 lb/week?
a. 150 b. 200 c. 250 d. 300 e. 500
Mario wants to increase muscle mass at the lowest possible cost. Which of the following would you recommend?
A) apple juice B) whey protein shakes C) low-fat chocolate milk D) rice protein shakes
A deficiency of potassium can lead to hypokalemia, low blood potassium levels. Such a deficiency can cause cardiac arrest and, therefore, a potassium deficiency could potentially lead to death.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)