Over a 2-year period, a team of scientists records the eating behaviors and physical activity patterns of a group of healthy 8-year-old children to determine whether these factors are associated with excessive weight gain. This study is an example of a(n) ________ study.
A. in-vitro
B. prospective
C. retrospective
D. case-control
Answer: B
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Which of the following behaviors is not recommended for a 2 year old to ensure healthful eating habits?
a. She should be able to choose what she wants to eat for meals even if it is not nutritious. b. She should be able to leave an entire meal untouched occasionally. c. She should be able to have short food jags, such as eating peanut butter sandwiches every day for a week. d. She should be offered a variety of foods that includes at least one that she likes.
MyPlate recommends that grains occupy slightly more than one-fourth of the plate.
a. true b. false
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A) tissue rejection B) AIDS-defining illnesses C) opportunistic infections D) lipomas