In general, which factor is NOT critical when beginning an exercise program? A. using appropriate protective equipment during exercise
B. finding friends who like to exercise the same way you do
C. seeing your doctor for a physical assessment prior to beginning exercise
D. choosing clothing that is designed to match your exercise program
Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

[120 total points] (public health) in one of the largest human experiments ever conducted, in 1954 a randomized controlled trial was run to see whether a vaccine developed by a doctor named jonas salk was effective in preventing paralytic polio. a total of 401,974 children (ages 6–9), chosen to be representative of those who might be susceptible to the disease, were randomized to two groups: 200,745 children (the control group c) were injected with a harmless saline solution (a placebo) and the other 201,229 children (the treatment group t) were injected with salk’s vaccine.what was the point of giving saline solution to the children who didn’t get the vaccine? explain briefly.

Does the weight loss program have practical significance? a. no, the program is not practically significant because the results are likely to occur even if the weight loss program has no effect. b. yes, the program is practically significant because the results are too unlikely to occur by chance. c. yes, the program is practically significant because the amount of lost weight is large enough to be considered practically significant. d. no, the program is not practically significant because the amount of weight lost is trivial.

Julia consumes 2,000 kcal per day. which of the following ranges allow her to stay within her amdr for calories from protein per day?