Define the term "empty calories" and explain what it means in terms of an individual's diet.
What will be an ideal response?
Empty calories consist primarily of fats and sugars. They contribute few nutrients (e.g., protein, vitamins, minerals) that the body requires. Additionally, they can lead to weight gain when consumed in excess or to the exclusion of other essential foods.
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Define and explain a Model of Culture
What will be an ideal response?
Adults who serve alcohol to underage children may be prosecuted for:
a. physical abuse b. physical neglect c. emotional abuse d. emotional neglect
Middle-class teachers may have difficulty understanding and motivating low-income minority students because of
a. a lack of parental support. b. language and cultural differences. c. the curriculum. d. the students' high absenteeism rate.
Which of the following intervention programs is the most widely implemented?
a. Early Steps b. Reading Recovery c. Reading Rescue d. Road to Reading