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calories from carbs
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45-65%
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calories from fat
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20-35%
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calories from protein
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10-35%
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how many grains per day
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8 oz
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how many meats and legumes per day
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6.5 oz
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how much oil per day
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7 tsp
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1 oz of grain is equal to
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1 slice of bread, 1/2 c cooked rice, pasta or cereal
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1 oz of meat is equal to
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1 egg, 1 1/4 legumes or tofu, 1 TB peanut butter, 1/2 oz nuts or seeds
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1 tsp oil is equal to
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1 TB low fat mayo, 2 TB light salad dressing, 1 tsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp soft margarine
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main nutrient combinations of fruit
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vitamin A and C, potassium and fiber
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main nutrient combinations of veggies
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vitamin A and C, magnesium, potassium and fiber
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main nutrient combinations of grains
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niacin, folate, riboflavin, thiamin, iron, magnesium and fiber
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main nutrient combinations of meats
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protein, niacin, thiamin, vitamin B, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc
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main nutrient combinations of oils
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vitamin E and essential fatty acids
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when a food is "high" in something it means
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greater than or equal to 20% or more DV for given nutrient per serving
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when a food is "good" in something it means
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10-19% DV per serving
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when a good is "healthy" it means
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it is low in fat, sat fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium. contains at least 10% of the DV for vitamin V, C, iron, calcium, protein or fiber
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what do phytochemicals do
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they are what are in vitamin supplements and are often called "natural", but they are not.
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common characteristics of vitamins
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they help to make possible the processes by which other nutrients are digested, absorbed, and metabolized or built into body structures
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Water soluble vitamins and what it means
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vitamins c and b: dissolve in water, are easily absorbed and excreted, are not stored extensively in tissues, seldomly reach toxic levels
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fat-soluble vitamins and what they do
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vitamins a, d, e, k: stored in lipid tissues, builds up to toxicity, absorbed in the lymph, travels in the blood by protein carriers
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functions of vitamin a
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gene expression (reproduction), body linings/skin, vision, immune, bone growth
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functions of vitamin d
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blood calcium, body tissues
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functions of vitamin e
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antioxidant in cell membranes (most important in lungs and blood cells)
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functions of vitamin k
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synthesis of blood clotting proteins, proteins important in bone mineralization
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functions of thiamin *b vit
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coenzyme in metabolism, normal appetite, nervous system
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functions of riboflavin *b vit
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co energy metab, normal vision, skin health
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functions of niacin *b vit
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co energy metab
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functions of folate *b vit
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co for cell synthesis
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functions of B12
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co in new cell synthesis, maintains nerve cells
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functions of B6
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co needed in amino acid and fatty acid metab, seratonin production, red blood cells
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functions of biotin *b vit
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fat synthesis, amino acid metab,
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functions of vitamin c
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collagen synthesis, antioxidant, hormone synthesis, supports immune system, aids in absorption of iron
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food sources of vitamin a
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animal orgin, orange veggies
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food sources of vit d
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fortified dairy products, salmon, shrimp
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food sources of vit e
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mayo, oil, margarine, salad dressing
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food sources of vit k
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dark leafy greens, liver, fortified cereals
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food sources of vit b (alcohol imparis absorpotion)
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enriched grain products, green peas, sunflower seeds, baked potato
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food sources of thiamin
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ham, pork, enriched grain, legumes
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food sources of riboflavin
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milk products, meat
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food sources of niacin
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milk, beef, cottage cheese, pork chops, enriched cereal, mushrooms
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food sources of folate
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leafy greens, asparagus, pinto beans, eggs, beets
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food sources of b12
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sardines, tuna, sirloin steak, swiss cheese, lean pork roast (animal orgin)
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food sources of b6
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meat, fish, poultry, leafy greens
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food sources of biotin
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legumes, tomatoes, soybeans, cucumbers
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vit a deficiency causes
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anemia, stunted bone growth, enamel issues, diarrhea, night blindness, depression
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vit d deficiency causes
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abnormal growth, soft bones, joint pain, protruding belly, muscle spasms
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vit e deficiency causes
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red blood cell breakage, anemia, weakness, leg cramps, nerve degeneration
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vit k deficiency causes
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hemorrhage, poor skeletal mineralization
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vit c deficiency causes
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immune suppression, infection, bleeding gums, bone fragility, rough skin, muscle degeneration
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thiamin deficiency causes
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enlarged heart, pain apathy, loss of reflexes, difficulty walking, anorexia, weight loss
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riboflavin deficiency causes
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hypersensitivity to light, sore throat, skin rash
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niacin deficiency causes
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vomiting, headache, weakness, mental confusion, flaky skin rash
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folate deficiency causes
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anemia, heartburn, infection, depression, constipation
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hard water is
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high concentrations of magnesium and calcium, poor lather
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soft water is
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high concentration of sodium, high lather
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function of calcium
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bones, muscles, nerves, healthy body weight, blood pressure, clotting of blood
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function of sodium
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maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, muscle contraction, nerve transmission
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function of potassium
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heart beat, nerve functioning, muscle contractions, chemical reaction
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function of iodine
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growth, development, basal metab rate
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function of iron
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hemoglobin (carries oxygen from lungs to body tissues), myoglobin (carries and stores oxygen for muscles)
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function of zinc
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gene expression, immune, wound healing, sperm production, taste perception
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function of selenium
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protects body from oxidation, activates thyroid hormones
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function of flouride
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dental
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food sources of potassium
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fresh, whole foods
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food sources of iodine
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seafood, iodized salt
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food sources of iron
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red meat, eggs, shellfish, dried fruit, navy and black beans
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increases iron absorption
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MFP factor, vitamin c, heme v. non hene
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food sources of zinc
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protein containing foods
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food sources of magnesium
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spinach, yogurt, legumes, seafood, whole grains
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symptoms of iodine deficiency
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goiter and cretinism (mental/physical retardation in infant)
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symptoms of iron deficiency
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anemia, impaired cognitive function
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symptoms of zinc deficiency
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growth failure in children, sexual retardation, loss of taste, poor wound heaing
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iron toxicity
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liver failure, diabetes
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sodium toxicity
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hypertension, stomach cancer, stress weakened heart
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US is at risk for deficiencies in
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magnesium, iron, iodine, zinc
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what is atherosclerosis
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hardening of the arteries, most common form of heart disease
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what is hypertension
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high blood pressure. risk factors: age, genetics, obesity
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food related priorities of the FDA
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microbial contamination, natural toxins, residues, nutrients in food, food additives, genetically modified foods
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to cook meat (temp)
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at least 140 degrees
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in the second trimester of pregnancy a woman needs how many more calories
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340
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in the third trimester of pregnancy a women needs how many more calories
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450
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factors that affect lactation
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how much the baby wants, mother's diet, alcohol, smoking, environmental contaminants, maternal illness
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breastfeeding recommendations
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breastfeed for 1 yr, 2 is best, nutritious diet, let baby decide how much, in the beginning every 2 hours
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indicators that the baby is ready for solids
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between the ages of 4-6 months, sits with support, controls head movements
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what food is appropriate at 6-8 months
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canned tomato soup, eggs, enriched rice cereal, grapes, pb, mixed dinners, whole milk
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division of responsibility
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parents decide when and where, child decides how much and what
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screen nutritional risks with DETERMINE
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disease, eating poorly, tooth loss, economic hardship, roommate, multiple meds, involuntary weight loss, needs help with self care, eighty
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what is hunger
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due to the prolonged involuntary lack of food, results in discomfort, illness, weakness, or pain beyond a mild easy sensation
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what is food security
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no reported food limitation or access problems
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what is food insecurity
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anxiety about not having enough food, reduced dietary variety, disrupted eating patterns
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what is food poverty
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hunger occurring when enough food exists in an area but some of the people cannot obtain it because they lack money, are being deprived for political reasons, etc
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