In a Longitudinal Study That Followed a Sample of American

question 172

Multiple Choice

In a longitudinal study that followed a sample of American children from age 4 to 11,TV-watching predicted gains in body fat.The study found that these were ____.

• A)positively correlated-as TV consumption increased,body fat increased
• B)negatively correlated-as TV consumption increased,body fat decreased
• C)uncorrelated-there is no relationship between TV consumption and body fat
• D)neutrally correlated-as TV consumption increased,body fat remained the same

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Symbolic Tool

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Mealtime Experience

The overall experience and environment associated with eating meals, influencing eating habits and social interactions.