According to the Pew Charitable Trust Methodology for Identifying the Middle

question 4

Multiple Choice

According to the Pew Charitable Trust methodology for identifying the middle class, if people near the boundary between the upper middle and highest income class lose income, the middle class will ___

• A)shrink, but that is unambiguously a good thing.
• B)shrink, and that is unambiguously a bad thing.
• C)increase, but that is unambiguously a good thing.
• D)increase, and that is unambiguously a bad thing.

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Definitions:

Osteoporosis

A bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both, leading to fragile and easily broken bones.

Calcium Deficiency

A state where the body lacks enough calcium, leading to weakened bones and other health issues.

Bone Mass

The amount of mineral matter per square centimeter of bones. It is a key indicator of bone strength and health.

Vitamin K

A fat-soluble vitamin important for blood coagulation and bone metabolism, found in green leafy vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and fermented foods.