NUTRITION
MALNUTRITION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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People in rural areas may live far from food resources and lack access to transportation to food sources.
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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: -Iodine deficiency is the primary preventable cause of brain damage and psychomotor development retardation, and hence is a global public health issue.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -By 1 year of age, breast milk does not meet 100% of a child’s nutrition needs. By gradually introducing complementary foods in infancy, the child will be at an advantage and will minimize their likelihood of not meeting their nutrition needs.
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