US Practices Leave Many Older Immigrants Poor, Lonely, and Dependent

question 39

Short Answer

U.S. practices leave many older immigrants poor, lonely, and dependent on their children. This is a form of _____ stratification.

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Definitions:

Nutritional Supplements

Products taken orally that contain one or more ingredients (like vitamins or amino acids) intended to supplement one's diet and are not considered conventional food.

Vitamins

Organic compounds required in small amounts for normal metabolic functions, not synthesized by the body in sufficient amounts.

Minerals

Inorganic elements that are essential for the body to perform various physiological functions and found in foods and supplements.

Glucose

A simple sugar and important energy source for the body, serving as the primary fuel for the brain and muscles during physical activity.