The nutrition researchers at Excellent State U conducted an epidemiologic study of the students' consumption of snacks from campus vending machines They found that most first-year students purchased snacks from the vending machines and that the average weight gain for first-year students was 15-25 pounds during the year Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion?

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The study found an association between purchasing snacks from vending machines and weight gain, but it does not establish causation. Therefore, option A and C are not appropriate conclusions. Option D is too broad, as it includes all college students, while the study only looked at first-year students. Option B is the most appropriate conclusion as it acknowledges the association found in the study but does not make any strong claims about causation.

The Nutrition Researchers at Excellent State U Conducted an Epidemiologic