​Which of the Following Is True of the Findings Regarding

question 14

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following is true of the findings regarding physical health in the United States?

• A) Two-thirds of all Americans are now estimated to be malnourished.
• B) ​Americans eat too many fatty foods and not enough fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain products.
• C) ​The majority of Americans exercise regularly.
• D) ​The highest rates of heart disease occur among top-level executives and managers.

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Definitions:

Human Evolution

The lengthy process of change by which people originated from apelike ancestors, characterized by developments such as bipedalism, increased brain size, and the use of tools.

Postindustrial Societies

Are those in which most workers are employed in the service sector and computers spur substantial increases in the division of labor and productivity. Shortly after World War II, the United States became the first postindustrial society. Gender inequality is reduced in postindustrial societies, partly because so many women are brought into the system of higher education and into the paid labor force. Class inequality increases in some postindustrial societies.

Service Sector

The segment of the economy that provides services rather than goods, including industries like healthcare, education, and finance.

Division of Labor

The assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.