The most common nutrient deficiency in young children in the U.S. and around the world is

A) iron deficiency. B) protein deficiency.
C) calcium deficiency. D) folate deficiency.


A

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a. give a dessert as a reward for eating fruits and vegetables b. expect the child to eat foods that parents will not eat themselves c. coax the child to eat, especially new foods d. serve child-sized portions or allow the child to self-serve portions e. Make the child stay at the table until she has cleaned her plate

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Common table sugar is typically extracted from sugarcane and

a. honey. b. sugar beets. c. sweet potatoes. d. high-sucrose corn syrup.

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Pediatric obesity is

A. caused by children eating too much and getting too little physical activity. B. due to genetics. C. due to low parental education and income. D. multifactorial.

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Methylmercury is a trace mineral needed for proper brain development during embryonic development.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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