The Percentage P of 6 to 11 Year Old Children

question 18

Short Answer

The percentage P of 6 to 11 year old children in the U.S. who are overweight may be modeled by the equation where t is years since 1980. Use the model to predict the percentage of 6 to 11 year old U.S. children who were overweight in 2000.

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Definitions:

Periodontitis

A severe gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports teeth, potentially leading to tooth loss.

Gum Disease

A set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues surrounding the teeth, which can lead to loss of teeth if not treated.

High-Frequency Sounds

Sounds that have a high pitch, typically those with a frequency of 2,000 Hz (Hertz) or higher, often beyond the range of human hearing as age increases.

Hearing Aid

A device designed to improve hearing by making sound audible to a person with hearing loss.