​The Goal of Keys's Project, Begun During World War II

question 90

Multiple Choice

​The goal of Keys's project, begun during World War II, was to study

• A) ​the effects of hunger and food deprivation.
• B) ​the rate of weight gain due to systematic overfeeding.
• C) ​the effects of set-point readjustment with drugs.
• D) ​the optimum ratio of fat to lean body tissue in volunteers.

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Definitions:

Experiment

A controlled procedure carried out to discover, demonstrate, or test a hypothesis, involving manipulation of variables to observe the effect on some phenomena.

Absent From Work

Not present at one's place of employment during scheduled working hours, for reasons such as illness, personal matters, or vacation.

Aerobic Exercise

Physical activity that improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen, typically performed at moderate intensity over extended periods.

Diet

The combination of foods and beverages consumed by an individual or group, often considered in the context of nutrition and health.