Intensive insulin therapy can cause: O a. weight gain. b. a loss of appetite. O c. hyperglycemia. d. hypoglycemia

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Eating behaviors

The term "eating behaviors" is an umbrella term that encompasses aspects such as food selection and motivations, feeding habits, dieting, and eating behavior-related concerns such as obesity and eating disorders. Eating behavior is influenced by various psychological, sociological, cultural, environmental, and economic elements.