Obesity is described as _________ by the World Health Organization.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: an escalating epidemic

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Water-Soluble vitamins are excreted more readily than fat-soluble vitamins

a. true b. false

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The flavor enhancer MSG represents a dietary source of

a. sulfite. b. sodium. c. acrylamide. d. bicarbonate. e. manganese.

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Which statement accurately describes lecithin?

a. It is the best-known sterol. b. It is similar to triglycerides, but contains four fatty acids. c. Each attachment site is occupied by a phosphate group and a molecule of choline. d. It is soluble in fat, but not in water. e. It is used as an emulsifier by the food industry.

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Find the current definitions of malnutrition in the United States using the current ICD 10 codes. List all of them and describe the criteria for one of the diagnoses

What will be an ideal response?

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