The Earliest Efforts at Nutritional Monitoring in the United States

question 12

Multiple Choice

The earliest efforts at nutritional monitoring in the United States were carried out by the ________.

• A)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• B)National Academy of Sciences
• C)USDA
• D)USDHHS

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Definitions:

Facial Beard

Hair growth on the chin, cheeks, and neck area of a person's face, typically observed in adult males.

Major Switching Station

Refers broadly to any neural structure that acts as a hub for transmitting signals from various parts of the body or brain to their intended destinations, crucial in the processing of sensory inputs and motor outputs.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, playing a key role in regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.