Describe the national trends of food consumption over the past 40 years

What will be an ideal response?


We eat more meals away from home, particularly at fast-food restaurants. We eat larger portions. We drink more sweetened beverages and eat more energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods such as candy and chips. We snack frequently. As a result of these dietary habits, our energy intake has risen and, consequently, so has the incidence of overweight and obesity. Overweight and obesity, in turn, profoundly influence our health.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A low-birthweight infant is defined as a baby that weighs _______ at birth.

a. 3 1/2 lbs or less b. 4 lbs or less c. 5 1/2 lbs or less d. 6 1/2 lbs or less e. 9 lbs or less

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Eighty percent of bone is made up of

A) trabecular bone. B) cortical bone. C) spongy bone. D) collagen.

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A toddler will grow about 5.5 to 7.5 inches and gain an average of

A) 6 to 8 pounds. B) 12 to 15 pounds. C) 3 to 5 pounds. D) 9 to 11 pounds.

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