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nramada

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on: Aug 2, 2018
If a health practitioner wants to assess whether an underweight woman is too thin, he or she may ask her
 
  a. if she has lost weight recently.
  b. if other family members are underweight.
  c. whether she has a normal appetite.
  d. whether she menstruates regularly.

Question 2

It is recognized that food habit is one of the last behaviors people change through acculturation. Children tend to adopt the new ways quickly and easier. What is thought to be one of the reasons for this?
 
  A) Economics B) Taste C) Status symbol D) Information


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Failure to menstruate indicates that body fat levels are too low. Recent weight loss, appetite, and family weight status may help understand why the woman is thin, but would not indicate whether her weight is below a healthy range.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Eating American food may symbolize status and make people feel more connected to their new culture. Children tend to adopt new ways quickly as they learn from other children at school.


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