During what time frame does the human brain develop?
A) Fetal development during pregnancy to age 2
B) 2-3 years of age
C) 3-4 years of age
D) 4-5 years of age
Q. 2Vitamin A deficiency in children is linked with which health problem?
A) Poor growth
B) Blindness
C) Severe infections
D) Measles infections
E) All of the above
Q. 3Which of the following in not a common mineral deficiency in developing countries?
A) Iodine
B) Iron
C) Sodium
D) Zinc
Q. 4What are two common vitamin deficiencies in developing countries?
A) Vitamin K and vitamin B6
B) Thiamin and niacin
C) Folate and vitamin A
D) Vitamin C and biotin
E) Vitamin D and vitamin E
Q. 5Which of the following is a problem related to malnutrition in developing countries?
A) Childhood protein-calorie malnutrition
B) Alcohol abuse
C) Lack of breastfeeding
D) Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
E) All of the above
Q. 6Countries undergoing nutritional transition often experience rising rates of ____ on top of issues of ____ and malnutrition.
A) homelessness, obesity
B) nutrient deficiencies, homelessness
C) obesity, underweight
D) violence, underweight
Q. 7As key indicators for general state of health improve, ____ improves.
A) longevity
B) vision
C) height
D) weight
Q. 8Worldwide efforts to improve access to food include which of the following strategies?
A) Expanding agriculture
B) Increasing food production
C) Decreasing food cost
D) All of the above
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