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How does Kwashiorkor affect the skin and hair of children?
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?
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?
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?
Which BMI range indicates obesity?
What are some contributing factors to malnutrition according to the text?
What are some contributing factors to malnutrition according to the text?
In nutritional disorders, what does Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) reflect?
In nutritional disorders, what does Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) reflect?
What is the term that applies to any chronic loss of appetite?
What is the term that applies to any chronic loss of appetite?
What does the abbreviation BMI stand for?
What does the abbreviation BMI stand for?
What condition results from a lack of any specific nutrient in the diet?
What condition results from a lack of any specific nutrient in the diet?
How much heat is lost through the respiratory system, urine and feces?
How much heat is lost through the respiratory system, urine and feces?
Which disorder is associated with inadequate nutrient intake and/or excessive exercise resulting in an abnormally low body weight?
Which disorder is associated with inadequate nutrient intake and/or excessive exercise resulting in an abnormally low body weight?
What BMI category does a person fall into if their BMI is 16?
What BMI category does a person fall into if their BMI is 16?
What is the term for how rapidly a food raises the blood glucose level?
What is the term for how rapidly a food raises the blood glucose level?
What is meant when an amino acid or a fatty acid is described as essential?
What is meant when an amino acid or a fatty acid is described as essential?
What is the difference between saturated & unsaturated fats?
What is the difference between saturated & unsaturated fats?
What is the difference between vitamins and minerals?
What is the difference between vitamins and minerals?
How much pure alcohol can the average person metabolize per hour?
How much pure alcohol can the average person metabolize per hour?
Which of the following would have the lowest glycemic index?
Which of the following would have the lowest glycemic index?
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