Obesity in children and adolescents is assessed using:

a. BMI percentiles.
b. body fat content.
c. standard growth charts.
d. weight-for-height tables.


a

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The lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that will maintain a specified criterion of adequacy is called a/an ____________________.

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

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Which of the following diets is appropriate for reactive hypoglycemia?

a. reduce intake of concentrated carbohydrates, 5-6 small meals b. increased complex carbohydrate, low fat, high protein c. decreased complex carbohydrate, low fat d, high protein, high fat, high carbohydrate

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Which of the following is indicative of a dietary deficiency of riboflavin?

a. Beriberi b. Diarrhea c. Keratomalacia d. Inflamed mouth membranes

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The National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Program is operated by the ____

a. USDA b. DHHS c. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention d. USDA and DHHS

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