Severe food shortages affecting a large percentage of a population within a given area at a particular time is known as a

A. food/population imbalance.
B. famine.
C. natural disaster.
D. nutrition paradox.


Answer: B

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a. antioxidants. b. protective substances in foods. c. protective mechanisms in the body. d. free radicals.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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