The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is able to assess the overall nutritional and health status of Americans because
a. the populations surveyed are representatives of the total population
b. it focuses on ethic and socioeconomic groups at greater risk
c. it collects large volumes of survey data from all over the nation
d. survey methods and standards are consistent from year to year
Answer: a. the populations surveyed are representatives of the total population
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