Explain why two 30-year-old 150-pound males, one obese and one lean, expend different numbers of Calories performing the same activity.

What will be an ideal response?


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The ileocecal sphincter is located between the end of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine to prevent ________ of fecal contents from the large intestine into the small intestine.

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

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Not having enough money to buy food to eat is an example of a potential cause of primary malnutrition

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Chronic diseases are the only type of diseases that afflict people in developed countries

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Cyclic feedings are conducted over periods of 8 to 16 hours

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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