Discuss the tax-related pricing policies that have been proposed to address obesity
Tax incentives could be used to encourage more healthful dietary and physical activity behaviors, by (1) encouraging employers to promote worksite wellness programs, and (2) encouraging real estate developers to convert unused or abandoned spaces into physical activity-oriented facilities or to include green space and accessible sidewalks in their plans for residential development. An additional recommendation is to tax less nutritious foods, similar to the taxation of alcohol and tobacco products. The tax revenue could, then, be used on nutrition education campaigns.
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A. refuse to maintain a minimally normal body weight B. exhibit regular episodes of purging behaviors C. exhibit regular episodes of binge-eating D. sometimes achieve a minimally normal body weight E. rarely purge but often binge
Discuss the nutrition-related effects of radiation treatment to the head and neck
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a. sweet foods b. energy-dense foods c. inexpensive foods d. fruits and vegetables e. readily-available foods
Which of the following statements is true regarding minerals?
a. environmental sources of minerals cannot lead to toxicity. b. minerals that are essential in small doses can be toxic if consumed in excess. c. deficiencies always cause symptoms that impact short-term health d. deficiencies rarely have long term effects on health