Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305628007
Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 14RQ
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To identify: At least three themes that are common across all the conditions such as overweight and obesity, cardivasular disease,
Introduction: A medical condition of unhealthy accumulation of fat in the body is referred as obesity. Obesity can result in the development of chronic diseases, such as metabolic syndrome, chronic heart disease, diabetes, and many others. However, it is preventable with adequate lifestyle changes and eating a healthy diet.
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