Why is the typical U.S. diet unhealthy?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer may vary.The typical U.S. diet is too high in calories, sugar, saturated fat, and sodium, and not high enough in fiber (whole grains, fruits, and vegetables), vitamin D, calcium, and potassium—factors that undermine good health. On a given day, nearly half of the people in the United States eat no fruit, and almost one-fourth eat no vegetables.

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Approximately what percentage of reproductive-age population of the United States is affected by infertility?

A. 10 percent B. 15 percent C. 20 percent D. 25 percent

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

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The prefix ORTHO- means straight.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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