Name Crystal Zamora Chapter 4 - Homework Assignment 1 The People-Food Predicament A. Short-Answer Questions: 1. List three factors largely responsible for the significant increase in North American food production since the end of World War II. a. Population Growth b‚ Rising personal income c. 2. Describe the trends in world food production vis-a-vis population growth from 1950 to the present. There is more people to supply food than before. 3. To what extent
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As I read this sentence to you‚ a child somewhere in this world will have died of hunger. A child. Children are the weakest of us‚ the ones who implicitly trust everyone‚ the ones whose innocence is genuine and appropriate and necessary--and they’re in the far corners of the world starving until their skin stretches across their bones and they don’t have the energy‚ the will‚ or the wherewithal to cry out anymore. You may think of them with a deep sympathy‚ or a gut-wrenching pang of guilt‚ or a
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COMMON AILMENTS/DEFECTS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN DENTAL CARIES * Dental caries is an infectious‚ communicable disease‚ which causes destruction of teeth by acid-forming bacteria found in dental plaque. * Early childhood caries (ECC) is a “virulent” form of dental caries that can destroy the teeth of preschool children and toddlers. Early childhood caries can also be defined as the occurrence of any sign of dental caries on any tooth surface during the first 3 years of a child’s life. Economically
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ASSESSMENT OF UNDERLYING CAUSES OF MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OLD AT RWAMAGANA DISTRICT HOSPITAL. CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Nutrition is a key sector for a country’s sustainable development. It contributes to achieving the Millennium Development Goals‚ to which Rwanda has committed itself as a member of the international community. Malnutrition in an individual or at the community level impacts negatively on the well-being of the individual as well as on the community’s development
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Sarah Winchester’s life seemed to be going great; she was a brilliant lady who could’ve became anything she wanted. Things went awry when her daughter Annie then later husband William died. After that‚ everything changed drastically. She became more secretive than ever‚ and her life became more shrouded in mystery. Sarah was born in New Haven‚ into a rather wealthy family. She was a very talented child; at the young age of twelve she was fluent in over four languages. She was very passionate about
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mostly in young women. Bariatric means treatment of overweight. Calorie is the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water 1oc. Kwashiorkor is severe malnutrition in children primarily caused by a protein poor diet. Marasmus is severe malnutrition in children caused by a diet lacking in calories as well as protein. Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances. Micronutrients are essential elements that
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nutrients. In small children a pure protein deficiency can occur. This is called protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) also can refer to a continuum of conditions ranging from pure protein deficiency called kwashiorkor‚ to an energy deficiency called marasmus. Both of these deficiencies can affect the growth of the body and skin cells because structural proteins are not available to build on. An overconsumption can lead to kidney problems‚ high blood pressure‚ and sometimes even
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Study Guide for Final Exam (Test 4) Chapter 1 1. What is nutrition? Why is it important? The science that studies food; and how food nourishes the body and helps to maintain our health. 2. Explain the different types of nutrients a. organic vs. inorganic Organic – contains carbon Inorganic- do not contain carbon b. macronutrient vs. micronutrient Macronutrient- “large” provide E/ fuel to our bodies Carbs‚ lipids‚ and protein Micronutrient- regulate body processes; supports immune
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Proteins Are the basic materials of every body cell. Body cells are constantly wearing out. As a result‚ they are continuously in need of replacement Of the six nutrients group‚ only proteins can make new cells rebuild tissue. By the age of 4 years‚ body protein content reaches the adult level of about 18% of body weight. An adequate supply of proteins in the daily diet is essential for the maintenance of health. The word protein is a Greek derivation and means “of first importance”. Composition
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Mahatma Gandhi once said that “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” Over the years I have to come to agree with this statement to a considerable extent and thus‚ the choice to become a nutritionist to assist people gain good health. I currently study chemistry at the University X in Lebanon a course as this was selected for me to do upon joining the university based on my grade. In my second year‚ I had a change of heart and I wanted to become a nutritionist as I feel
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