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For years, scientists attributed the high levels of __________ among American Indians to a genetic difference tied to a thrifty genotype. Today, however, researchers are beginning to look at diet and exercise as more influential factors.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Balanced reciprocity:
 
  a. is part of a long-term process in which nothing is specified about what is expected in return or when it isexpected.
 b. involves the expectation of a specific and immediate exchange.
  c. usually occurs between members of different communities who may have a hostile, distrustful relationship.
  d. is exemplified by your stopping to give a stranger a lift, and replying, when he thanks you, Pass it on to thenext stranger you meet who needs your help..
 e. does not occur in industrial societies.



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Answer to Question 1

diabetes

Answer to Question 2

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