I really agree with your statement
Ami's symptoms are likely the result of a(n) <u>allostatic</u> adjustment.
<u>Explanation</u>:
The process of maintaining homeostasis is referred to as allostasis. The environmental condition may influence the set points and boundaries of control. Allostatic load refers to increased or fluctuating endocrine or neural responses. This will result in chronic or repeated challenges that cause stress of the individual.
In the above scenario, Ami consumes heavy meal on one night. She usually skips her meal and eats very less amount of food. Sudden consumption of full meals made discomfort to Ami. Allostatic adjustment causes vomit and diarrhea in Ami.
Blizzards! i live in the northeast
I believe the answer is: providing an additional choice for students on restricted diets.
Vegetarian menu tend to provide an option for various source of vitamin and minerals that might not exist on a typical high school lunch menu. It also might help the students with higher bmi index and higher cholesterol level who need to restrict their food intake before putting themselves on health risks.