Why are degenerative illnesses sometimes termed diseases of affluence?
a. Extremely low incomes can promote malnutrition by making it difficult for people to afford enough food
b. The food industry spends billions of dollars on advertising campaigns for high-fat/ high-sugar foods, beverages, and fast foods
c. The perception that healthful foods are more expensive prompts people to choose high-fat or sugary convenience foods over produce and whole grains
d. Easy access to a variety of foods allows people to choose diets high in meats and other fatty foods that promote chronic disease development
Question 2
What type of bone-removing cells dissolve the mineral component of the bone matrix and play a major role in bone resorption?
a. osteocytes
b. osteoclasts
c. chondrocytes
d. osteogenic cells
e. osteoblasts
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