What are symptoms of severe malnutrition early in life?


Growth retardation, poor memory, short attention span, low intelligence, and social passivity.

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Contaminating food with a biological or chemical toxin to use it as an agent of bioterrorism is not possible

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following are considered "chemical relatives" of carbohydrates?

a. Ketones b. Alcohol and alcohol sugars c. High-fructose corn syrup d. Functional fibers

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The label "SOAP" refers to the four sections of each entry in the medical chart: subjective data, _______________, assessment, and plan

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Your old friend from high school has just moved to Northern Canada to do full-time research on bats in caves. She typically works in the caves during the day when the bats are there and leaves at sundown when the bats are active. Your friend is careful about her health and only purchases organic and all natural foods. Based on this information alone, which of the following foods would you

recommend your friend regularly buy at the grocery store? a. Whole-grain bread b. Vitamin D-fortified milk c. Vitamin A-fortified carrot juice d. Wheat germ e. Vitamin K-rich whole grain cereals

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