One of the Chief Problems with Admitting Countries from Eastern

question 49

Multiple Choice

One of the chief problems with admitting countries from Eastern Europe and perhaps Turkey into the European Union is that

• A) immigration from poorer EU members may be seen to threaten the national identity of all European nations.
• B) a number of these nations still have one-party Communist political systems.
• C) only political elites in these countries desire admission.
• D) West European corporations need the cheap labor available in these societies.
• E) they do not meet the economic and political requirements for becoming members of the European Union.

---

Definitions:

Insulin Resistant

A condition where the body's cells do not respond effectively to insulin, often leading to type 2 diabetes.

Metabolic Syndrome

A constellation of central obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance leading to increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease.

Nutritional Assessment

The process of determining the nutritional status of individuals or populations through various measurements and evaluations of dietary intake, body composition, and biochemical markers.

Iron Deficient

A condition characterized by a lack of adequate iron in the body, which can lead to anemia, affecting the body's ability to carry oxygen in the blood.