NUTRITION
MALNUTRITION
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Question
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National School Lunch Program guidelines mandate that a school lunch supplies one-third or more of the dietary requirements of certain key nutrients.
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -One noted nutrient during the preconception period is folic acid. It has proven preventive properties against neural tube defects such as anencephaly and spina bifida, which are among most common congenital anomalies.
Detailed explanation-2: -Iodine deficiency is the primary preventable cause of brain damage and psychomotor development retardation, and hence is a global public health issue.
Detailed explanation-3: -Reference values (g protein/kg body weight per day) were set as follows: infants < 4 months: 2.5-1.4, children: 1.3-0.8, adults < 65 years: 0.8, adults > 65 years: 1.0.
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