This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Researchers on obesity agree that in middle age every extra pound is a health hazard. it is okay ... (Read 130 times)

EAugust

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jun 22, 2018
Researchers on obesity agree that in middle age
 
  every extra pound is a health hazard.
  it is okay to be overweight as long as one is not obese.
  metabolism slows down by about a third.
  adults need to consume more calories than do people in young adulthood.

Question 2

As Tom helped himself to a fourth beer, he announced to everyone at the barbecue that alcohol is healthy in moderation. How does the text define moderation?
 
  no more than three glasses of wine, three beers, or three shots of spirits per
  week
  no more than one drink of moderate size per day
  no more than two drinks of moderate size per day
  no more than three drinks of moderate size per day


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

nhea

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 305
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

metabolism slows down by about a third.

Answer to Question 2

no more than two drinks of moderate size per day


EAugust

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


nhea

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 305
Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
No problem :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Lungs: RUL = Right Upper Lobe, RML = Right Middle Lobe, RLL = Right Lower Lobe, LUL = Left Upper Lob Lungs: RUL = Right Upper Lobe, RML = Right Middle Lobe, RLL = Right Lower Lobe, LUL = Left Upper Lob
Change in Drawing Abilities from Early to Middle Childhood Drawings become more realistic as fine m Change in Drawing Abilities from Early to Middle Childhood Drawings become more realistic as fine m
The Increasing Cost of Health Care, 1960–2010 The Increasing Cost of Health Care, 1960–2010
Obesity Map of US Obesity Map of US
The annual pattern of rings changes with ocean temperature and coral health The annual pattern of rings changes with ocean temperature and coral health
homework help health studies homework help health studies
Video: Anaphylaxis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library