Thad Found That He Gained Several Pounds Once He Took

question 111

Multiple Choice

Thad found that he gained several pounds once he took a job where he traveled and continually had business meetings during lunches and dinners. What influence is apparent in this example?

• A) leptin
• B) social influences
• C) instinct
• D) gender-based
• E) cultural

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Definitions:

Firms Lay Off

A situation in which companies reduce their workforce due to financial constraints, lack of work, or restructuring processes.

Poverty Rate

The proportion of a population living below the national poverty line, indicating the percentage of people experiencing economic hardship.

Official Poverty Line

The minimum level of income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate standard of living in a given country, used to identify individuals and households in need of assistance.

Minimum Food Bundle

The minimum set of food items required to meet the nutritional needs of an individual or family, often used in assessments of poverty and food security.