Based Upon the Text, in 2014, the Year Upon Which

question 26

Multiple Choice

Based upon the text, in 2014, the year upon which this case study is based, which statement or statements below is/are true?

• A) Mean life expectancy in the U.S. had further increased by 2014
• B) Mean life expectancy in the U.S. had remained constant
• C) Mean life expectancy had decreased
• D) This was not discussed in this test

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Definitions:

Gross Motor Skills

Motor skills related to the development and coordination of large muscles; important for locomotion.

Food Security

A condition in which all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

Fine Motor Skills

Motor skills related to the development and coordination of small muscles, such as those that move the fingers and eyes.

Gross Motor Skills

Physical abilities involving large body movements, such as walking, jumping, and throwing, which are crucial for mobility and coordination.