​Match Each Term with the Appropriate Definition

question 46

Multiple Choice

​Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-​chronic inflammation

• A)a condition in which bones become fragile and susceptible to fracture due to a loss of calcium and other minerals
• B)disease characterized by abnormal utilization of glucose by the body and elevated blood glucose levels
• C)the first response of the body's immune system to infectious agents,toxins,or irritants 
• D)high blood pressure
• E)a report outlining goals and objectives for changes in health status in the United States 
• F)condition that occurs when cells are exposed to more oxidizing molecules than to antioxidant molecules
• G)chemical substances that are missing electrons
• H)chemical substances that prevent or repair damage to cells caused by oxidizing agents
• I)disease usually linked to excessive alcohol consumption and poor overall diet
• J)slow-developing,long-lasting diseases that are not contagious
• K)food guidance materials that reflect current concerns about food choices,nutrition,and health
• L)disease linked to low intake of olive oil,vegetables,fruits,fish,wine,and whole grains​
• M)performs regular surveys of food and nutrient intake and understanding of diet and health relationships among a national sample of individuals in the United States
• N)linked to excessive body fat,high intake of trans fat,added sugar,and salt
• O)ongoing studies begun in 1961 that determine the levels of various contaminants and nutrients in foods and diets

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Definitions:

SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

Colic

A condition seen in infants that causes periods of significant distress and crying for no apparent reason, typically due to gastrointestinal discomfort.

Pediatric Health

focuses on the medical care and health issues affecting infants, children, and adolescents.

Nursing Behaviors

Refers to the actions and strategies used by nurses to provide care and support to patients.