Explain the Term Anthropocentric Bias

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Essay

Explain the term anthropocentric bias. Give examples that illustrate that in Canada we have anthropocentric bias.

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Definitions:

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that increases the risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.

Grams

A metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram, used commonly in science and everyday life for measuring weight.

Very Low

typically describes a significantly reduced quantity, level, or intensity of something when compared to a standard or expected value.

Birthweight

The weight of a baby measured immediately after its birth, an important indicator of newborn health and developmental status.