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You would expect insectivorous/carnivorous plants to be most common in habitats where soils are _____.  

An increased concentration of red blood cells in the blood in response to high altitude is an example of  

I presented data from a recent evaluation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 among kids in poverty and kids that are not in poverty. What did that study find about the effects of the Act on obesity? 

True or False: The stoplight approach is often used to guide dietary change for children, and includes a focus on reducing “red foods” which are foods that are calorie dense and low in nutrients. 

Leaves are typically covered with a waxy layer called _____, which reduces water loss.  

Because of _____, hands, feet, and noses get cold before the rest of the body does.  

A structure in your body consists of epithelial cells that absorb nutrients, muscle cells that contract to move materials through the structure, nerve cells to coordinate the structure’s activities, and connective tissue holding everything together. This structure is a(n)   ​

True or False: Nearly all parents (> 95%) who have children with obesity are aware of their child’s weight status and the health risks. 

In general, plants obtain _____ from the atmosphere and _____ from the soil.

All the following are common components of family-based interventions for weight management in children, EXCEPT