TEST BANK -Nutrition-and-Diet-Therapy-12th-Edition-Ruth-a.-Roth MOST CORRECT A+

9. Which nutrient deficiency displays lesions at the corners of the mouth? a. vitamin B b. riboflavin c. folic acid d. iron ANSWER: b 10. Obesity can increase your risk of developing ____. a. iron deficiency anemia b. diabetes c. kidney failure d. osteoporosis ANSWER: b 11. Education in good nutritional health practices would eliminate many health problems that may be caused by malnutrition. Which of the following is the best method for teaching the young child good health habits? a. a good health program in kindergarten b. have the physician discuss nutrition with the child c. imitation of adult behavior d. imitation of eating habits of other children ANSWER: c 12. What is the most common form of nutrient deficiency in the United States? a. niacin b. iron c. protein d. vitamin C ANSWER: b 13. Which biochemical test measures protein status? a. serum transferrin level b. creatinine excretion c. serum albumin level d. serum creatinine level ANSWER: c