Which of the Following Observations Is an Example of an Inverse

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations is an example of an inverse correlation?

• A)When pregnant women gain more weight than average,they are more likely to give birth to babies who are heavier than average.
• B)As children increase their physical activity level,they develop greater muscle mass than children who are less active.
• C)When members of a population increase their consumption of milk and milk products,their risk of bone fractures decreases.
• D)When children eat three or more servings fruits and vegetables a day,their blood levels of vitamin C increase.

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