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What is the major cause of iron deficiency and who is most susceptible to iron deficiancy. |
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What mineral is necessary for thryoxine production? |
Iodine |
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What foods have iron added to them in fortification? |
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Which nutrients are particularly difficult to meet the RDA during pregnancy? |
Iron and Calcium |
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What is the common gastrointestinal problem associated with pregnancy? |
Morning sickness, constipation, heartburn, food, and non food cravings. |
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W pected weight gain of an infant the first year |
Triple (20>25#) |
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High intake of milk may lead to what deficiency in children? |
Iron deficiency |
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What characteristics might you see in children who skip breakfast? |
Behavior and performance affected, poor concentration, shorter attention span, lower score in IQ test. |
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What is food intolerance? |
Adverse reactions to foods and other discomforts such as stomach ache, headache, rapid pulse rate, nausea, wheezing, hives, bronchial irritation, cough, symptoms WITHOUT antibody production. |
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What is food allergy? |
Anaphylactic shelf-life threatening food allergy reaction, epinephrine injection can be used to counteract the shock. |
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What are the recommended behaviors to help prevent obesity? |
Diet, limit of sweets, eat more fruits and veggies, 60 min of physical activity. |
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What are the characteristics of adolescent food habits and intakes? |
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