You Are Driving Cross-Country and Stop in at a Fast

question 287

Multiple Choice

You are driving cross-country and stop in at a fast food restaurant. You eat several cheeseburgers and a gargantuan mound of salty fries. After eating this food, you find yourself very thirsty. Your thirst would be best quenched by drinking

• A)plain water.
• B)a slightly salty liquid.
• C)a sugary carbonated soft drink.
• D)a beverage containing some alcohol.

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Definitions:

Chromosome 12

One of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans, which contains genes that are vital for normal development and function.

Epigenetic Marks

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A serious eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort.

High Calorie Foods

Foods that are dense in calories, often containing high levels of fat or sugar and contributing to weight gain if consumed excessively.