One Theory About the Increase in Food Allergies Among Children

question 128

Multiple Choice

One theory about the increase in food allergies among children is

• A) the environment is too dirty and kids react to it.
• B) there are more fresh and organic foods available.
• C) the foods tend to be less processed than in the past.
• D) the environment might be too clean, and children's immune systems do not develop.

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Definitions:

Greatest Common Monomial Factor

The highest monomial that exactly divides each term of a given polynomial without leaving a remainder.

Polynomial

An algebraic expression consisting of variables and coefficients, combined only by addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

Greatest Common Factor

The highest number that divides exactly into two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

Missing Factor

A value that, when multiplied with others, gives a specified result; often used in solving algebraic equations.