The World Health Organization's Multicentre Growth Reference Study ______

question 14

Multiple Choice

The World Health Organization's Multicentre Growth Reference Study ______.

• A)evaluated abuse and neglect cases in developing countries
• B)constructed standards for evaluating children from birth through 5 years of age
• C)examined infant mortality in seven industrialized nations
• D)constructed standards for evaluating children and adolescents birth through age 18

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging to try and rid the body of unwanted calories.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.

Bulimia

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain, often through vomiting or using laxatives.

Societal Pressure

The force exerted by society on individuals or groups to conform to certain norms, values, or behaviors.