A food desert can be defined as:
A) a program that provides canned, boxed, and sometimes fresh foods directly to individuals in need.
B) an environment that lacks access to affordable and/or nutritious foods.
C) an agency that collects donated foods and distributes them to local food pantries.
D) an environment where advanced farming methods are fostered to combat hunger.
B
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a. true b. false
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a. lack of exercise b. inadequate sleep c. too much television d. too much sugar e. caffeine
Five components have been identified as essential in critical thinking: specific knowledge base, experience, competencies, attitudes, and _______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Answer questions 1-10 based on the "Marcie" case study information below. Marcie is a 25-year-old, sedentary woman who is 5 feet tall, weighs 150 pounds, and is currently breast feeding her baby (lactating). Several months after her baby was born her health was not improving as she had expected, so she had a health assessment done. The results indicated that she is obese with fasting total blood
cholesterol of 238 mg/dL, triglycerides of 331 mg/dL, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol of 205 mg/dL, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 33 mg/dL, fasting blood sugar of 152 mg/dL, and resting blood pressure of 145/76 mm Hg. Dietary analysis results showed her to have a total daily Calorie intake of 2,705, Calorie need of 2,241, protein intake of 84 grams, fiber intake of 18 grams, cholesterol intake of 433 mg, and sodium intake of 3,885 mg. ?Marcie's health assessment results show normal levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL).Marcie's health assessment results show normal levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL). Indicate whether the statement is true or false