Both External (Environmental) and Internal (Resources of the Dietetics Practitioner)

question 24

True/False

Both external (environmental) and internal (resources of the dietetics practitioner) factors influence the type of nutrition care provided.

---

Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.

Lanugo

Fine, soft hair, especially that which covers the body and limbs of a human fetus or newborn.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age, which can be a sign of various health conditions.

Alopecia

A condition resulting in partial or complete hair loss on the scalp or body, which can stem from genetic, autoimmune, or other factors.