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tsand2

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Elderly people who are chronically ill may have a poor diet because
 
  A. they are often brought high-sugar foods as treats.
  B. they eat a lot of fast food.
  C. they have reduced mobility and can't go shopping for groceries.
  D of all of the above.

Question 2

Obesity is defined as ________.
 
  A) >35 body fat in women B) >25 body fat in men
  C) a large percentage of body fat D) All of the answers are correct


heinisk01

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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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