Explain the impact of feast days on the diets of the poor in ...

[jparksx]

Explain the impact of feast days on the diets of the poor in India.

Question 2

Which statement describes niacin?
 a. It can be synthesized in the body from the amino acid tryptophan.
  b. It can be used successfully to cure schizophrenia.
 c. It is water soluble and therefore safe to administer in large doses.
  d. It is an antioxidant.
 e. It is a fat-soluble vitamin.

[chloejackso]

Answer to Question 1

Feasts serve as a method of food distribution throughout the community. They are generally observed by presenting large amounts of everyday foods and sweets of all kinds to the appropriate holy figure; all members of the community then eat the food. Feasts may be the only time that the poor get enough to eat.

Answer to Question 2

a

[jparksx]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amit]

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