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1
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decision making states (2)

A

hot state

cold state

2
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hot state decisions are

A

impulsive: convenience of food, taste, smell, time, emotion

3
Q

cold state emotions

A

deliberate and thoughtful: price of food, nutrition value

4
Q

compare the appearance of a child with kwashiorkor with one that has marasmus

A

Kwashiorkor: big belly (more severe condition)

Marasmus: very thin, loss of lean muscle

5
Q

what BMI percentile is considered normal? over wieght? obese?

A

under 85%ile
Overweight: 85-95%ile
Obese: >95%ile

6
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what is the most common single nutrient (micro) deficiency in the US?

A

Iron

7
Q

what are some symptoms of iron-deficiency? 4

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impaired body temp regulation, decreased immune fxn, Pica (eating clay, ice, starch), koilonychia (spoon shaped nails)

8
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Which age group requires the most fat/kg?

A

infants.

9
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which age group requires the least kcal/kg?

A

elderly

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