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Nutrition and Fluid Balance Chapter 14 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The correct sequence for the three distinctive stages of fetal development is: Differentiation, implantation, growth Implantation, mitosis, growth Implantation, differentiation, growth Differentiation, translocation, deposition Ovarian, embryonic, fetal
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Development follows implantation, differentiation, growth.
Question 2 of 5
The iron is a component of myoglobin in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myoglobin resides in muscle cells.
Question 3 of 5
Kwashiorkor occurs most often among the toddlers and pre schoolers due to ?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kwashiorkor is primarily caused by a diet severely lacking in protein, especially after weaning when protein intake may not meet needs, making D the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
These are the functions of body protein?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Proteins serve all listed functions: immune defense (antibodies), fluid balance (e.g., albumin), and acid-base buffering, making D correct.
Question 5 of 5
A study is performed to determine dietary source of vitamin A it is observed that some commonly available foods have more vitamin A than others. Which of the following is most likely to provide the best source for vitamin A in the diet?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carrots are rich in beta-carotene (provitamin A), a superior source of vitamin A compared to milk, bread, or meat, making D correct.