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<em>Aging adults are more prone to dehydration as a result of lack of thirst triggers resulting from :</em>
Increased osmolality of extracellular fluid
Marasmus is a severe form of malnutrition, usually occurs in children in developing countries, can be life-threatening but can be treated. Preliminary diagnosis of marasmus, as done by the doctor above, is through physical examination. Weight and height of a particular child should be parallel to his/her age. Motion/mobility of the child/patient is also of consideration because those children with marasmus usually have lack energy to move. Blood tests, however, is not definitive because a malnourished child with marasmus wilol usually have many infection, hence, it will all show in his/her blood results. The main symptom of marasmus is being underweight and loss of lot of muscle mass and subcutaneous fats (fat under the skin). It is also accompanied by stunted growth, respiratory infection, chronic diarrhea and intellectual disability. Nutrient deficiency is main cause of marasmus. They are deficient in food rich in vitamins and minerals such as iron, iodine, zinc and Vitamin A. Initial treatment of marasmus is dried skim milk powder mixed with boiled water. Later on, vegetable oil like sesame, casein and sugar can be incorporated to increase energy content and density of the mixture. On his/her way to recovery, a more balanced diet is required. Rehydration through oral hydration is also a priority because of dehydration caused by diarrhea. Infections should also be treated by antibiotics.
The life expectancy of a human is 70-80 years of age.
Avoid would be the best answer for this
Answer:
b. Increase the number of schools offering breakfast.
Explanation:
Healthy People 2020 is a US federal government program put forth by the Department of Health and Human Services to promote prevention of chronic and acute disease for US citizens of all ages.
Healthy People 2020 has over 1300 specific objectives, one of which includes increasing the number of schools offering breakfast. This is an important objective as unfortunately not all children are given a nutritious breakfast by their parents due to poverty, negligence, etc. Providing breakfast at school at no cost or a reduce cost would benefit children as a nutritious breakfast would provide them with better health and nutrition levels, in addition to starting their day with sustenance .
Option a is incorrect as solid fats and added sugars should be minimized as they are unhealthy foods.
Option c is incorrect as it is important to <em>increase</em> the proportion of children, adolescents, and adults who are at a healthy weight.
Option d is incorrect as it is important to <em>increase</em> the proportion of schools that require daily physical education for all students.
