Weight dissatisfaction can occur during adolescence as result

of normal increases in body fat in young women that might
be accompanied by a perception of peer pressure to be thin.
Why is this a concern?


Weight dissatisfaction during adolescence can lead to dieting
and caloric restriction, which can negatively impact normal
growth, development, and reproductive maturation.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As compared to people who eat meat, people who consume a balanced vegetarian diet

A. have a reduced risk for heart disease. B. are more likely to experience constipation. C. have an increased exposure to carcinogens. D. are more likely to smoke.

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Which of the following foods are associated with illness from Salmonella?

a. Raw vegetables b. Pickled vegetables c. Home-canned vegetables d. Raw meats, poultry, and eggs e. Raw fruits

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Electrolytes and nitrogenous waste products contribute primarily to:

a. metabolic water. b. obligatory urinary losses. c. insensible fluid loss. d. facultative urinary losses.

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