In Populations Undergoing the Nutrition Transition, Rates of Underweight Decline

question 31

True/False

In populations undergoing the nutrition transition, rates of underweight decline but rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer increase.

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Definitions:

Panic Disorder

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms.

Intense Fear

Intense fear is a profound feeling of dread or terror, often a reaction to perceived threats or dangerous situations.

Fainting

A temporary loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain, often resulting in a brief fall.

Heart Failure

A medical condition where the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body's needs.