In the U.S., after immigration, one difference in family structure that is seen between the traditional Mexican family and the Mexican American family is that
a. fewer women work in the U.S
b. men are not the head of household in an intact family.
c. children are no longer a major priority.
d. more women work outside of the home.
e. families are even larger.
d
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A major focus of the dietary prescription for people who have type 2 diabetes is to:
a. eat more fruit and vegetables. b. avoid foods that contain sugar. c. avoid snacks between meals. d. lose weight.
Which of the following is a major role of zinc in the body?
A) component of enzyme that acts as an antioxidant B) essential for growth and wound healing C) helps keep the body in electrolyte balance D) protects cells against oxidation
What is a good source of vitamin D for vegetarians?
a. green leaf lettuce b. kale c. bananas d. sunlight e. algae supplements