Public Health Officials Involved in Developing Nutritional Guidelines Commission a Study

question 79

Multiple Choice

Public health officials involved in developing nutritional guidelines commission a study to determine how dietary eating patterns influence total body iron stores in children age 5-17.  As part of the study, researchers want to assess how 2 independent variables, red meat consumption and egg consumption (both reported in units of ounces/week) , affect serum ferritin concentrations while adjusting for age and gender.  Which of the following statistical techniques is most helpful for determining the association between the study variables?

• A)Analysis of variance
• B)Meta-analysis
• C)Odds ratio
• D)Regression analysis
• E)Relative risk

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Definitions:

Gender Roles

Socially and culturally defined behaviors, tasks, and responsibilities assigned to individuals based on their perceived sex.

Risks

The potential for experiencing harm or loss associated with an action or decision.

Human Capital Theory

A theory in economics that views individuals' skills, knowledge, and experience as economic assets, suggesting that investment in education and training leads to increased productivity and earnings.

Pay Gap

The disparity in income between different groups of people, typically highlighting differences based on gender, race, or age.