Scientists Who Investigate Lifestyle Factors That Influence the Prevalence of Obesity

question 29

Multiple Choice

Scientists who investigate lifestyle factors that influence the prevalence of obesity among different human population groups are conducting a(n) ____ study.

• A)technological
• B)epidemiological
• C)in-vitro
• D)pathological

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