In people who are ill, significant weight loss may be masked by:

In people who are ill, significant weight loss may be masked by:
 
 a. fluid retention.
  b. dehydration.
  c. a large tumor.
  d. drug therapy.

Q. 2

Estimates are that up to _____ of children with disabilities has some type of nutritional problem.
 a. 25
  b. 45
  c. 55
  d. 75
  e. 90

Q. 3

Which of the following is used in infancy to assess brain development?
 
 a. measure of abdominal girth
  b. fatfold measurement
  c. head circumference
  d. height and weight

Q. 4

Often a specific nutrient or group of nutrients is suspected of being inadequate in children with FTT, when the more appropriate emphasis should be placed on energy and protein.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 5

All of the following standardized conditions should be used when making repeated weight measures on adults except:
 
 a. weight should be taken at the same time of day.
  b. weight must be estimated for bedridden patients.
  c. the same scale should be used.
  d. weight should be taken after the person has voided.

Q. 6

The more premature an infant is, the more likely he or she will develop CP.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 7

The height of a person who is unable to stand is estimated from equations that use:
 
 a. elbow breadth or wrist circumference.
  b. knee height or full arm span.
  c. head circumference or wrist circumference.
  d. knee height or elbow breadth.