Each Year in the United States It Is Estimated That

question 10

Multiple Choice

Each year in the United States it is estimated that as many as _______ of expectant mothers use illicit drugs sometime during their pregnancies.

• A) 1% or less
• B) 5%
• C) 10%
• D) 15%
• E) Over 15%

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Definitions:

Decrease Eating

A deliberate reduction in the amount of food consumed, typically for health, dietary, or psychological reasons.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that regulates energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby regulating body weight.

Fat Cells

Cells known as adipocytes that store fat and play a crucial role in maintaining energy balance in the body.

Appetite Regulation

The biological and psychological mechanisms that control the amount and types of food consumed, influenced by hormonal and neural signals.