Severe malnutrition characterized by poor growth, dramatic weight loss, loss of body fat and muscle, and apathy is called ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word
ANS: marasmus
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___ is the average daily nutrient intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirement of nearly all healthy individuals who are in a particular life stage and gender group.
a. Recommended Dietary Allowance b. Estimated Average Requirement c. Tolerable Upper Intake Level d. Adequate Intake
Employees of a congregate feeding program serving an Orthodox Jewish community are not allowed to bring food items into the facility. This is related to Jewish dietary laws that state:
a. kosher foods should not be allowed to mix with non-kosher foods b. consumption of fruits and vegetables are restricted to the noon meal c. only unleavened bread or matzo products are allowed in a kosher kitchen d. no pork or shellfish are allowed in a kosher kitchen
In dry-heat preparation, heat is transferred by
a. air. b. radiation. c. fat. d. metal. e. answers a and c are correct f. all of the above answers are correct Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The hepatic portal system delivers nutrients from the digestive tract to the ________.
A. liver B. kidneys C. heart D. lungs