Jon Brower Minnoch

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jon-brower-minnoch

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

Extreme Obesity: A severe form of obesity characterized by a significantly high body mass index and associated health risks.
Edema: A medical condition involving the abnormal accumulation of fluid in bodily tissues, leading to swelling.
Endocrinologist: A medical doctor specializing in hormones and the glands that produce them.
Bariatric Specialists: Medical professionals who focus on the treatment of obesity and related conditions.