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

A. When teenage girls increase their intake of iron-rich foods, the percentage of the girls who have iron-deficiency decreases.
B. When a group of 6-year-old children increase their physical activity level to 60 minutes a day, the children's muscle mass increases.
C. When older adults increase their daily intake of vitamin D, the percentage of the adults that develops infections decreases.
D. When a population consumes more fruits and vegetables, the percentage of people in that population with scurvy decreases.


Answer: B

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