In a research study, subjects in one group decrease their intake of saturated fat and cholesterol, and those in a control group maintain their current level of intake for 2 years, with regular monitoring of risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This type of research study is called a(n)
a. case study.
b. epidemiologic study.
c. monitoring study.
d. experimental study.
Ans: d. experimental study.
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