Experimental Evidence Involving Random Assignment of Individuals to Calorie-Restricted and Nonrestricted

question 75

Multiple Choice

Experimental evidence involving random assignment of individuals to calorie-restricted and nonrestricted conditions reveals that __________.

• A) nonrestricted participants show a reduction in incidence of death due to cancer
• B) nonrestricted participants show a reduction in cardiovascular disease
• C) restricted participants display improved cardiovascular and other health indicators
• D) restricted participants show none of the same health improvements as nonhuman primates

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