Researchers Collect Data to Assess a Population's Nutrition Status

question 46

Multiple Choice

Researchers collect data to assess a population's nutrition status. Which of the following statements is true for the United States today?

• A) Congress uses the research data to regulate the food supply and establish policy on food assistance programs.
• B) The Healthy People program met its 2020 goal to improve consumption of fruits and vegetables.
• C) The food industry uses research data to establish research priorities.
• D) The Healthy People program did not meet its 2020 goal for improving physical activity.
• E) Obesity rates are in decline for the first time in decades.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by methods to avoid weight gain such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Mood Disorders

Psychological disorders characterized by the elevation or lowering of a person's mood, such as bipolar disorder or major depression.

Opioid Abuse

The misuse of opioid drugs, including prescription painkillers and illicit substances like heroin, often leading to addiction, health problems, or overdose.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors such as vomiting to prevent weight gain.