Which of the following observations is an example of an inverse correlation?
A)When pregnant women gain more weight than average,they are more likely to give birth to babies who are heavier than average.
B)As children increase their physical activity level,they develop greater muscle mass than children who are less active.
C)When members of a population increase their consumption of milk and milk products,their risk of bone fractures decreases.
D)When children eat three or more servings fruits and vegetables a day,their blood levels of vitamin C increase.

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An inverse correlation is when two variables have a relationship in which one increases as the other decreases. In this case, as the consumption of milk and milk products increases, the risk of bone fractures decreases.

Which of the Following Observations Is an Example of an Inverse