Which statement is incorrect about kwashiorkor?
a. It occurs when there is a deficiency of protein but calories are adequate.
b. It stunts a child's growth.
c. It can make a child look like a wizened little old person.
d. Edema occurs, enlarging the belly.
e. a and b
c
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A. goiter. B. hyperparathyroidism. C. Wilson's disease. D. Graves' disease.
Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-pound weight loss in the past 2 months due to decreased appetite and difficulty eating. He will begin cancer treatment in a week and is visiting with the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling. Factors than can decrease the risk of esophageal cancer include intake of ____
A) high-vitamin C foods B) alcohol C) high-calcium foods D) high-sugar foods
Temper tantrums generally peak between the ages of _____ years
a. 2 and 4 b. 4 and 6 c. 6 and 8 d. 8 and 10 e. 10 and 12
Hot dogs, nuts and seeds, chunks of meat, whole grapes, hard candy, popcorn, chunks of peanut butter, raw vegetables, raisins, and chewing gum
A) are allergens to children under the age of 4. B) should be eaten in moderation by children who are over the age of 4. C) should be eaten in moderation by children who are under the age of 4. D) are choking hazards for children who are under the age of 4.