Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Relationship Between

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between nutrition and intelligence?

• A) There is no correlation between intelligence and nutrition.
• B) There is a relationship between intelligence and nutrition, but only when comparing children living in poverty and those in affluent households.
• C) Even when comparing children who come from affluent households, there is evidence for a relationship between healthy eating and intelligence.
• D) Intelligence is correlated with the number of calories consumed, but not the nutritional value of a child's diet.

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Definitions:

Hematocrit

The proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, a crucial measurement in diagnosing and managing various medical conditions.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body and returning carbon dioxide to the lungs for exhalation.

Fibrinogen

A blood plasma protein that's converted to fibrin in the clotting process, essential for wound healing.

Thrombocyte

Another term for platelets, which are blood cells involved in clotting and wound healing.