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michelleunicorn

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The goal of overweight and obesity treatment in young children is _____.
 a. short-term weight loss
 b. a BMI rebound
 c. improvement of long-term physical health through permanent healthy lifestyle habits and behavior modification
  d. prevention of atherosclerosis through constant behavior modification
 e. improved blood lipid levels through childhood modification of diet

Question 2

Which of the following relationships has not been established by nutrition research?
 
 a. Ample intakes of fruits and vegetables may prevent cancer development.
  b. Appropriate energy intake helps prevent obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
  c. A low insoluble fiber intake prevents colon cancer.
  d. An adequate intake of potassium helps prevent hypertension.



joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

c



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