What are some of the reasons why the prevalence of eating disorders has increased in the past 25 years?
Eating disorders are more widespread in western industrialized societies where food is abundant and slimness is valued. The media perpetuate eating disorders by glamorizing unnaturally thin bodies. Body shapes of dolls are not realistic. Peers may add pressure about the importance of slimness to gain acceptance among friends.
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Lipids are easily dissolved in water
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Secondary osteoporosis is related to aging and decreased gonadal function
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the function of aldosterone?
A. stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water (reducing urine output) B. stimulates the kidneys to filter out more water (increasing urine output) C. signals the kidneys to retain sodium and chloride D. signals the kidneys to release sodium and chloride