An Estimated 17 Percent of U

question 72

Multiple Choice

An estimated 17 percent of U.S.children suffer from ________ because government-supported supplementary food programs do not reach all families in need.

• A)marasmus
• B)food insecurity
• C)kwashiorkor
• D)anorexia

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Definitions:

Back

The posterior portion of the human body, extending from the neck to the lower end of the spine.

Cricoid Cartilage

A ring-shaped cartilage found at the base of the larynx (voice box), providing structure and support.

Suprasternal Notch

The anatomical indentation visible at the throat's base, above the sternum and between the clavicles.

Jugular Notch

A large, visible dip in the upper edge of the sternum, between the neck and the collarbone.