Unlike Research-Based Articles, Authority-Based Articles

question 21

Multiple Choice

Unlike research-based articles, authority-based articles:

• A)do not carry the same degree of scientific credibility.
• B)are generally even more challenging to understand and evaluate.
• C)do not reflect the thoughts and suggestions of people.
• D)use arcane terminology and commonly apply statistics in describing the significance of research findings.

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Definitions:

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A measure of body fat based on an individual's weight in relation to their height, used as an indicator of obesity or underweight.

Overweight

Having a body weight higher than what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height, but less severe than obesity.

Bulimia Nervosa

A psychiatric eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control, such as vomiting or excessive exercise.

Binge Eating

The consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, often accompanied by feelings of loss of control.