The number of individuals in a population diagnosed with a specific condition during a specified time is the:

a. prevalence
b. incidence
c. rate of the condition
d. duration of the condition


Answer: b. incidence

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What is the most commonly omitted meal when Asian Indians are acculturated?

a. breakfast b. lunch c. dinner d. brunch e. supper

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Which seal on a supplement label indicates it meets purity and accuracy criteria?

A. DHHS B. FDA C. USDA D. USP

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