Which of the Following Is a Feature of Taking Diet

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of taking diet histories to gauge energy intake?

• A)They correlate strongly with current and past energy intakes
• B)Their accuracy correlates strongly with an obesogenic environment
• C)Only overweight and obese people report inaccurate energy intakes
• D)Both normal and obese people commonly misreport actual energy intakes

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