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In the United States, horsemeat, insects, and dog meat are not considered food items, even though they meet the criteria for what is considered food. What dictates what is acceptable as a food item and what is not?
 
  A) Availability B) Culture C) Flavor D) Preference

Question 2

Obesity may be a contributing factor in development of
 
  a. osteoporosis.
  b. alcoholism.
  c. sleep apnea.
  d. multiple sclerosis.



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Answer to Question 1

B
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Culture determines what is edible and what is inedible. Culture overrides flavor in determining what is offensive or unacceptable.

Answer to Question 2

C
Obesity increases risk of sleep apnea. Risk of osteoporosis is actually inversely related to obesity. Alcoholism is not related to obesity. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease and is not re-lated to obesity.





 

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