The relative risk of lung cancer in people with low fruit and vegetable intake compared to those with high intake is about 2.0.This means that the people with
A) low fruit/vegetable intake were at twice the risk of developing cancer.
B) high fruit/vegetable intake were at twice the risk of developing cancer.
C) low fruit/vegetable intake were at no risk of developing cancer.
D) high fruit/vegetable intake were at no risk of developing cancer.

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The relative risk of 2.0 means that the people with low fruit and vegetable intake have twice the risk of developing lung cancer compared to those with high intake. This indicates that low intake of fruits and vegetables is a risk factor for lung cancer.

The Relative Risk of Lung Cancer in People with Low