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What is a clinical characteristic of Vitamin A deficiency in children under 2 years of age?
What is a clinical characteristic of Vitamin A deficiency in children under 2 years of age?
- Rapid muscle growth
- Severe weight gain
- Decreased appetite
- Low growth (correct)
Which intervention for Vitamin A deficiency is NOT suggested by WHO?
Which intervention for Vitamin A deficiency is NOT suggested by WHO?
- Promoting breast milk
- Infection control
- Use of dietary supplements (correct)
- Supplementation
What is a consequence of Vitamin A deficiency on the eyes?
What is a consequence of Vitamin A deficiency on the eyes?
- Enhanced color perception
- Increased visibility in low light conditions
- Corneal scarring (correct)
- Improved night vision
How does severe deprivation affect individuals with Vitamin A deficiency?
How does severe deprivation affect individuals with Vitamin A deficiency?
Which strategy is recommended for the prevention and control of Vitamin A deficiency according to WHO?
Which strategy is recommended for the prevention and control of Vitamin A deficiency according to WHO?
What do the main nutritional problems of public health importance in Ethiopia include?
What do the main nutritional problems of public health importance in Ethiopia include?
Which of the following best describes malnutrition?
Which of the following best describes malnutrition?
Which form of undernutrition manifests as inadequate height for age?
Which form of undernutrition manifests as inadequate height for age?
What does the double burden of malnutrition consist of?
What does the double burden of malnutrition consist of?
What is an essential part in understanding and managing common nutritional problems in Ethiopia?
What is an essential part in understanding and managing common nutritional problems in Ethiopia?
In what form does undernutrition manifest as low weight for age?
In what form does undernutrition manifest as low weight for age?
What is the broad definition of protein-energy malnutrition?
What is the broad definition of protein-energy malnutrition?
Which group is most at risk for protein-energy malnutrition?
Which group is most at risk for protein-energy malnutrition?
What are the two most common forms of protein-energy malnutrition?
What are the two most common forms of protein-energy malnutrition?
What is a characteristic of Marasmus?
What is a characteristic of Marasmus?
In which population does Marasmus most commonly occur?
In which population does Marasmus most commonly occur?
What is a consequence of Marasmus on the body?
What is a consequence of Marasmus on the body?
