The First Large-Scale Use of the Pesticide DDT Was to Improve

question 104

True/False

The first large-scale use of the pesticide DDT was to improve American crop production.

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Definitions:

Fussy Eater

Refers to individuals, often children, who are very selective about the foods they eat, often resisting new foods or having a limited range of foods they will consume.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The speed at which energy is burned by the body to sustain crucial life functions including breathing and warmth preservation during rest.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby contributing to the regulation of body weight.

Strict Diet

A Strict Diet involves following a very precise and often restrictive eating plan, typically for health or weight loss reasons.