Use the Following Case Study to Answer Questions

question 91

Multiple Choice

Use the following case study to answer questions
These questions require comprehension of various sections of the chapter to answer, but are placed together here to keep them together with the Case Study: Yun Jung is a 56-year-old postmenopausal fashion designer from Korea. She is visiting the U.S. for the first time and is having a bit of a challenge adjusting to the food available. She admits she is not very active but does try to eat healthy. She has always been thin and is currently 5’ tall and weighs 95 lbs. Her diet typically consists mostly of rice, lots of vegetables (except she doesn’t like spinach or greens) , soy, a little fish, and lots of tea. She is not lactose intolerant. On a sight-seeing trip, she twisted her left ankle and fell. She was taken to the emergency room and was shocked to find that she had fractured her left fibula. The x-ray confirmed type 1 osteoporosis.
-What lifestyle factors could Yun Jung have modified to reduce her risk of developing osteoporosis?

• A)Activity level & diet
• B)Medications & diet
• C)Alcohol consumption & smoking
• D)Weight & medications

Recognize the significance of species-area relationships and the effects of habitat fragmentation on biodiversity.

Identify the contributions of Alfred Russel Wallace to biogeography and understand the historical context of species distribution.

Distinguish different biomes, such as tundra, boreal forest, and temperate zones, based on their physical and biological characteristics.

Understand the short-term and long-term environmental changes and their influence on ecosystems and biomes.

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Definitions:

Pecking Order

A social hierarchy among a group, where individuals or entities are ranked relative to each other.

Luxury-Goods Spending

The expenditure on products and services that are considered high-quality, prestigious, and often more expensive than necessary.

Consumer Optimism

The tendency of consumers to hold positive expectations about the overall economy or their personal financial situation.

Tightwad

Refers to a person who is extremely unwilling to spend money; often perceived negatively.