Which of the following observations is an example of a positive correlation?

A. When a population consumes fewer fruits and vegetables, the percentage of people in that population with scurvy increases.
B. When teenagers decrease their usual intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, their body fat level declines.
C. When teenage girls decrease their intake of iron-rich foods, the percentage of the girls who have iron-deficiency increases.
D. When older adults increase their daily intake of vitamin D, the percentage of the adults that develops infections decreases.


Answer: B

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