Mario Found a

question 47

Multiple Choice

Mario found a +.80 correlation coefficient between height and diet. He was able to conclude:

• A) A particular diet causes people to grow.
• B) People who are taller eat more.
• C) There is a strong relationship between height and diet.
• D) People should careful what they feed their children because it could stunt their growth.

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Definitions:

Overeating

The consumption of food in quantities greater than the body's energy requirements, often leading to weight gain and potential health issues.

Undereating

The consumption of insufficient food, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies and health problems.

Obesity

A medical condition involving an excessive amount of body fat, increasing the risk of health problems.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan

A diagnostic imaging test that helps reveal how tissues and organs are functioning by using a radioactive substance called a tracer.