"Long-Term Follow-Up" Would Be a Suitable Label for the ____

question 50

Multiple Choice

"Long-term follow-up" would be a suitable label for the ____ research design.

• A)cross-sectional
• B)laboratory experimental
• C)correlational
• D)longitudinal

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Definitions:

Insulin Resistance

A condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to higher blood sugar levels and often associated with type 2 diabetes.

Inflammatory Response

The body's defensive reaction to injury or infection, involving increased blood flow, white blood cell activation, and release of substances to combat pathogens.

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes; these conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels.

Waist Circumference

A measurement of the distance around the smallest area above the belly button, used as an indicator of health risks associated with excess abdominal fat.