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Understanding Allergic Reactions and Food Sensitivities Quiz

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Questions and Answers

How does Kwashiorkor affect the skin and hair of children?

Leads to increased pigmentation

Results in dry skin

Causes excessive hair growth

Causes loss of pigmentation (correct)

Why do children suffering from Kwashiorkor have a bulging tummy?

Expanding ribcage

Increased bone density

Fluid accumulation in the abdomen (correct)

Excessive muscle growth

What does Body Mass Index (BMI) measure?

Weight to height ratio (correct)

Muscle mass only

Height to muscle ratio

Fat mass only

Which BMI range indicates obesity?

> 30 Signup and view all the answers

What are some contributing factors to malnutrition according to the text?

Chronic illness Signup and view all the answers

In nutritional disorders, what does Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) reflect?

An overall dietary deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the term that applies to any chronic loss of appetite?

Anorexia Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation BMI stand for?

Body Mass Index Signup and view all the answers

What condition results from a lack of any specific nutrient in the diet?

Protein Insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

How much heat is lost through the respiratory system, urine and feces?

15% Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is associated with inadequate nutrient intake and/or excessive exercise resulting in an abnormally low body weight?

Anorexia Signup and view all the answers

What BMI category does a person fall into if their BMI is 16?

Underweight Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for how rapidly a food raises the blood glucose level?

Glycemic index Signup and view all the answers

What is meant when an amino acid or a fatty acid is described as essential?

It must be obtained from the diet Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between saturated & unsaturated fats?

Saturated fats are solid at room temperature, unsaturated are liquid Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between vitamins and minerals?

Vitamins are organic and minerals are inorganic Signup and view all the answers

How much pure alcohol can the average person metabolize per hour?

$1/2$ ounce Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would have the lowest glycemic index?

Lactose Signup and view all the answers