Impact of Coeliac Disease on Child Growth

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What does the graph indicate about the height of boys with coeliac disease compared to normal boys?

Boys with coeliac disease show a positive correlation in height as age increases.
Coeliac disease has no effect on the height of boys.
Boys with coeliac disease are generally taller than normal boys.
Normal boys are taller than boys with coeliac disease. (correct)

What does a negative correlation in the context of the graph suggest?

Height increase is unrelated to age in boys with coeliac disease.
Age has no relationship to height in either group.
As age increases, height remains constant.
As age increases, height decreases for both lines. (correct)

What conclusion can be drawn from the data presented in the graph regarding coeliac disease?

More research is needed to fully understand the relationship between height and coeliac disease. (correct)
Coeliac disease causes certain boys to grow taller than average.
The graph provides definitive evidence of the effect of coeliac disease on growth.
Boys with coeliac disease do not show any change in height over time.

What does the lower line for 'Height of coeliac' in the graph suggest?

<p>Boys with coeliac disease are shorter than their peers without the disease. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to interpret the graph cautiously?

<p>Only one graph is shown, which does not provide a complete picture. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Celiac disease

A condition where the body's immune system reacts to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

Height

A measure of how tall someone is.

Negative correlation

A relationship between two variables where one increases as the other decreases.

Graph

A study that examines the relationship between two or more variables.

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Effect of coeliac disease on height

Boys with coeliac disease might be shorter than boys without the condition.

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Study Notes

Study Notes on Effect of Coeliac Disease on Height

A study examined the effect of coeliac disease on children's height.
The study tracked the height of a "normal boy" and a "boy with coeliac disease".
The data was presented graphically showing the height (likely in cm) against age (in years).
The graph shows the height of a boy with coeliac disease significantly lagging behind a typical boy's height progression over time.
The graph indicates that the boy with coeliac disease experienced a slower rate of height increase.
The data suggests a potential link between coeliac disease and stunted growth in children.

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Description

This study investigates the relationship between coeliac disease and children's height. It compares the growth patterns of a typical boy and a boy with coeliac disease, revealing significant differences in height progression over time. Understanding this link is crucial for addressing growth issues in affected children.