Scientists in a Central American country are studying factors that may be associated with delayed physical growth among a group of low-income children. The children live in a region of the nation that has high levels of lead in drinking water. This study is an example of a(an) ________ study.

A. uncontrollable
B. epidemiological
C. introspective
D. conventional


Answer: B

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A strength trained athlete weighs 205 lbs. How much protein should he consume each day?

a. 74 grams b. 93 grams c. 149 grams d. 186 grams

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John-Paul has a BMI of 28.5, which is considered ________.

A. obese class I B. obese class II C. overweight D. normal weight

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Which of the following individuals would show signs of alcohol intoxication the fastest?

A. 25-year-old male with a normal BMI who has not eaten today B. 22-year-old female with a high BMI who has eaten a high carbohydrate meal just before ordering her first drink C. 35-year-old female with a normal BMI who has eaten a high fat meal 1/2 hour before starting to drink D. 28-year-old male with a high BMI who has had a protein shake before ordering his first drink

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In aerobic exercise lasting more than 2 to 3 minutes, the fuel sources are glucose and:

a. starch. b. hemoglobin. c. fatty acids. d. amino acids.

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