Studies of Greenland Eskimos, Among Others, Have Demonstrated a Relationship

question 26

Multiple Choice

Studies of Greenland Eskimos, among others, have demonstrated a relationship between the consumption of fish and the risk f heart disease. What is the most likely mechanism f the reduction of heart disease risk when fish is consumed?

• A) The protein in fish lowers the blood cholesterol.
• B) Fish is low in cholesterol.
• C) Fish supplies fatty acids that decrease blood clotting.
• D) The carbohydrate in fish lowers blood cholesterol.

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Definitions:

Real GDP

A measure of the value of all goods and services produced within a country over a specific time period, adjusted for inflation.

Nominal Wage

The wage paid to employees in current dollars, without adjustment for inflation, reflecting the actual amount of money received.

Fisher Effect

Refers to the economic theory that real interest rates are independent of monetary measures, with any increase in expected inflation being matched by an equal increase in nominal interest rates over the long term.

Nominal Interest Rates

The interest rate before adjusting for inflation, representing the face value of interest paid or received.