One of the First Nutritional Surveys Taken Before World War

question 43

Multiple Choice

One of the first nutritional surveys taken before World War II suggested:

• A) at least 90% of the population had adequate nutritional intakes.
• B) 75% of the population needed to change their eating habits.
• C) less than 5% of the population were eating appropriately.
• D) up to one-third of the population might be eating poorly.
• E) national nutrition surveys did not reflect the actual eating patterns of Americans.

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