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on: Aug 20, 2018
Why are chronic diseases becoming more common in the U.S.?

Question 2

On a global level, the term hunger is commonly used to describe:
 a. malnutrition.
  b. poverty.
  c. third world countries.
  d. food shortage.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Americans are living longer. Lifestyle risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, elevated blood lipids, physical inactivity and obesity, diabetes, stress, and alcohol consumption are common among many adults living in the U.S. today.

Answer to Question 2

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