Briefly describe the environmental factors that contribute to the growing obesity problem in the United States today
What will be an ideal response?
Americans today don't cook and eat more healthful meals at home often enough because we spend more time working and going to and from work; we eat more food, at more different kinds of places, and in larger portion sizes; and each day we consume more calories and are more sedentary, due to less-physical occupations, the presence of a variety of labor-saving devices, and reduced time spent in physical activities for fun.
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Which of the following is true about the effects of undernutrition in poor countries?
A. Nutritional deficiencies can enhance optimal physical and mental performance. B. Calcium and vitamin D deficiency can contribute to reduced immune function. C. People in underdeveloped countries often have greater nutrient requirements to combat infectious disease and parasites. D. Symptoms of underweight rarely result in nutritional deficiencies.
Once a person reaches the age of 70 years, about how many more years of survival would be expected?
a. 5 b. 10 c. 15 d. 20
During adolescence, rapid bone growth calls for adequate calcium and vitamin ________ intake
A) A B) B1 C) D D) C