Which of the Following Statements Are NOT Recommendations to Lower

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are NOT recommendations to lower elevated blood pressure in individuals with hypertension?

• A)Lose weight (if overweight)
• B)Perform moderate intensity exercise for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week
• C)Perform resistance training at 90-100% 1-RM
• D)Reduce sodium intake

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable, without being influenced by other variables.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Least Squares Regression Line

A straight line that minimizes the sum of the squared differences between the observed and theoretical values.

Predict

To make an educated guess about the outcome of an event based on current information or data analysis.