What are the common causes or factors that contribute to being overweight?


Genetics, hypothyroid, energy imbalance in the form of excess calories

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The nutrition practitioner made an error while writing in a chart. What is the best method to correct the error?

A. Remove the page from the chart and start over. B. Draw a horizontal line, write "error" above it, and initial it. C. Use correction fluid and write over it. D. Scribble through the error and initial it. E. Use red ink to write "error" and initial it.

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A nonessential amino acid that is in short supply in a particular food is called a limiting amino acid.

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

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To be classified as living in poverty in the United States, a family of four must have an income that is at or below about

A) $24,000. B) $29,000. C) $14,000. D) $34,000.

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The use of weight-control programs that include _____ lead to greater weight loss

a. dietary changes only b. physical activity only c. herbal remedies only d. dietary changes and physical activity e. physical activity and herbal remedies

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