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What was previously considered good nutrition?
What was previously considered good nutrition?
Why was dairy considered important in the previous food pyramid?
Why was dairy considered important in the previous food pyramid?
What is the main difference between the previous food pyramid and the my plate system?
What is the main difference between the previous food pyramid and the my plate system?
What is one of the reasons why people in different cultures eat different types of food?
What is one of the reasons why people in different cultures eat different types of food?
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What is an example of an innovative food that people eat in some cultures?
What is an example of an innovative food that people eat in some cultures?
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What is a 'food desert'?
What is a 'food desert'?
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What is a primary factor that contributes to certain groups being vulnerable to health risks?
What is a primary factor that contributes to certain groups being vulnerable to health risks?
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What was a characteristic of Paleolithic human health?
What was a characteristic of Paleolithic human health?
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What was a consequence of the transition from a foraging lifestyle to agriculture?
What was a consequence of the transition from a foraging lifestyle to agriculture?
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In Europe, during the mid-19th century, what change occurred in disease patterns?
In Europe, during the mid-19th century, what change occurred in disease patterns?
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What was a result of major medical advances in the 19th and 20th centuries?
What was a result of major medical advances in the 19th and 20th centuries?
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What is a characteristic of human societies prior to the 1920s?
What is a characteristic of human societies prior to the 1920s?
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What percentage of increased life expectancy in the US is attributed to?
What percentage of increased life expectancy in the US is attributed to?
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What was a consequence of poor nutrition during the 2nd Epidemiological Transition?
What was a consequence of poor nutrition during the 2nd Epidemiological Transition?
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What was a result of urbanization and agriculture during the 2nd Epidemiological Transition?
What was a result of urbanization and agriculture during the 2nd Epidemiological Transition?
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What does Mary Douglas's concept of a 'structured eating event' refer to?
What does Mary Douglas's concept of a 'structured eating event' refer to?
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When were toilets introduced in private houses in the US?
When were toilets introduced in private houses in the US?
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What was done to reduce pollution and protect rivers?
What was done to reduce pollution and protect rivers?
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According to the concept of 'commensality', what is being expressed through the act of sharing food with others?
According to the concept of 'commensality', what is being expressed through the act of sharing food with others?
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In the context of medical anthropology, what is the definition of 'health'?
In the context of medical anthropology, what is the definition of 'health'?
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What is the term for the lived, subjective experience of symptoms?
What is the term for the lived, subjective experience of symptoms?
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What is the name of the fatal, degenerative neurological disorder that was epidemic in Papua New Guinea?
What is the name of the fatal, degenerative neurological disorder that was epidemic in Papua New Guinea?
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What is the term for the process of change from traditional to modern diets and lifestyles, leading to increased risk of chronic diseases?
What is the term for the process of change from traditional to modern diets and lifestyles, leading to increased risk of chronic diseases?
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What is the primary goal of isotopes analysis in bioarchaeology?
What is the primary goal of isotopes analysis in bioarchaeology?
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What is the main difference between nomadic and sedentary foraging societies?
What is the main difference between nomadic and sedentary foraging societies?
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What is the primary benefit of plant domestication?
What is the primary benefit of plant domestication?
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What is the primary characteristic of pastoralism?
What is the primary characteristic of pastoralism?
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What is the main advantage of horticulture?
What is the main advantage of horticulture?
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What is the term for the intersection of food and culture, traditions, and history in everyday meals?
What is the term for the intersection of food and culture, traditions, and history in everyday meals?
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