The Predominant Form of Hunger in the United States Today

question 14

Multiple Choice

The predominant form of hunger in the United States today is caused by:

• A) political barriers.
• B) lack of food nearby to purchase.
• C) lack of money.
• D) inadequate farm land.

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Definitions:

Parenteral Nutrition

A method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, delivering nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a vein.

Parenteral Nutrition

Nutritional support given intravenously, bypassing the digestive tract, used for individuals who cannot obtain nutrition by oral or enteral routes.

Fluid Retention

The accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues, leading to swelling, often affecting the legs, feet, or abdomen.

Septicemia

A serious bloodstream infection caused by bacteria, leading to systemic inflammation and potentially life-threatening complications.