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Camila Is Nervous About an Upcoming Exam and Is Consuming

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Camila is nervous about an upcoming exam and is consuming large quantities of pasta.But,she is surprised by how much of this starchy,carbohydrate-laden food she is eating.What can you tell her that will explain her eating behavior?


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