According to the Conceptual Framework of Malnutrition Developed by the United

question 55

Multiple Choice

According to the conceptual framework of malnutrition developed by the United Nations Children's Fund in 1990, the underlying causes of malnutrition include

• A) insufficient health services.
• B) human and economic resources.
• C) inadequate dietary intake and unsatisfactory health.
• D) inadequate access to food and health services.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Functioning

The capacity of the brain to process, retain, and use information, including memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

Type 1 Diabetes

A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone needed to allow sugar to enter cells to produce energy.

Eating Schedule

A planned timetable for when meals and snacks are consumed throughout the day.

Blood Glucose Metabolism

The process by which glucose, a primary source of energy, is transported and used by cells in the body.