Half of All American Adults Have One or More Preventable,chronic

question 6

True/False

Half of all American adults have one or more preventable,chronic disease,many of which are related to poor quality eating patterns and physical inactivity.

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Definitions:

Cachexia

A complex metabolic syndrome associated with underlying illness, characterized by severe body weight, muscle, and fat loss.

Body Mass Index

A measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation in someone of reproductive age under conditions expected for menstruation.

Parotid Swelling

Inflammation or enlargement of the parotid glands, the largest of the salivary glands, which can be due to infection, blockage, or other medical conditions.