What are three reasons for the decline in healthful eating patterns and behaviors as children and adolescents age?


The reasons for the decline in good eating habits can be correlated with growing independence from parents, eating away from home, concern with physical appearance and body weight, the need for peer acceptance, the multiple roles media plays, and busy schedules.

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Prolonged exposure to elevations of PTH causes the development of which bone disease (characterized by rapid bone turnover with an excess of collagen production)?

A. rickets B. osteomalacia C. osteopenia D. osteosarcoma E. osteitis fibrosa cystica

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Glycerol supplementation is considered safe for athletes with diabetes.

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

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Prevalence of salt sensitivity and early onset of high blood pressure is higher in African Americans compared to whites

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is a structural difference between cortical and trabecular bone?

a. Only cortical bone is organized in lamellae. b. Trabeculae are arranged around a central canal. c. Osteons are layered in trabecular bone. d. Trabecular bone is formed in a lattice-like pattern.

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