How is poverty linked to obesity?

What will be an ideal response?


Children and adults living in poverty consume lower-quality diets and are more likely to be obese.

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Ms. Jayce, 6 months pregnant with her first child, visits you at the clinic. She wants to bottle-feed her baby; however, some coworkers have told her it is much better to breastfeed. She wants your opinion and has several questions for you to answer

"If I breastfeed, will I have to be on a special diet?"

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There is a strong relationship between childhood obesity and

A. participation in the school lunch program. B. amount of time children watch television . C. birth order (oldest versus youngest.. D. skipping breakfast.

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Which of the following is not routinely included in the parenteral solution, but may be added in some institutions?

a. medications b. trace minerals c. vitamins d. electrolytes

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Portion sizes in restaurants follow the recommendations of the MyPlate

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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