The NHANES Series

question 47

Multiple Choice

The NHANES series

• A) uses a sample that is not representative of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population.
• B) uses a sample that has not had a good response rate.
• C) influenced the development of the CDC Growth Charts in 2000.
• D) is poorly designed and is in need of revision.

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Definitions:

CFCs

Chlorofluorocarbons, a class of chemical compounds used in refrigeration and aerosols, which have been found to deplete the ozone layer.

Ozone Hole

A depletion of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere, particularly over the Antarctic, caused primarily by human-made chemicals.

Stratosphere

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, characterized by a slight temperature increase and the presence of the ozone layer.

Surface Temperature

Surface temperature is the temperature near the surface of the Earth, which varies due to factors like sunlight, atmospheric conditions, and geographic location.