Even Though Malnourishment Seems Only to Be of Concern in Developing

question 148

Multiple Choice

Even though malnourishment seems only to be of concern in developing countries,

• A)there is a worldwide trend showing increases in breastfeeding.
• B)parental knowledge of children's diets is not a concern.
• C)luckily, North American children report normal iron levels.
• D)in Canada and the United States children who grow up homeless are going to bed hungry.

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A gas that is both colorless and odorless, created through the combustion of carbon and organic materials as well as during the process of respiration, which is then utilized by plants during photosynthesis.

Erythrocyte

A red blood cell, responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

Erythropoiesis

The process through which new red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, a critical process for maintaining adequate oxygen transport in the blood.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced mainly by the kidneys, stimulating the production and maintenance of red blood cells in response to low oxygen levels in tissues.