Why are poor children more likely to obese than those who are not poor?
What will be an ideal response?
Children and adults living in poverty consume diets of lower quality than those from higher-income families. Their diets are often higher in calories, sugar, and fat and lower in vegetables.
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a. estradiol only b. luteinizing hormone only c. estradiol only or progestin only d. progestin only or a combination of estradiol and progestin e. a combination of luteinizing hormone and progestin
A 24-hour recall is used to collect a food and nutrition history. The client states that she didn't eat breakfast. She had a soft drink and an apple for lunch, and for dinner, she had a slice of pizza. What is the best question the health care professional could ask next regarding this finding??
A) "Is this a usual day's food intake?" B) ?"What was on the slice of pizza?" C) ?"What kinds of foods do you like to eat?" D) ?"Are you on a busy schedule?"
Which region of the brain regulates long-term food intake and energy expenditure?
A. cerebellum B. cortex C. frontal lobe D. Hypothalamus
Which factor will least likely lower your risk of developing cancer?
a. maintaining a desirable weight b. limiting consumption of genetically modified foods c. increasing consumption of high fiber foods d. limiting excess alcohol consumption e. limiting consumption of processed meat