The article also mentions the greater prevalence of obesity among two minority populations, African-Americans and Hispanic/Latino, but does not consider in its analysis of the increase in obesity the increase of these these populations as a proportion of the United States population. African-Americans and Hispanic/Latinos have a higher rates of obesity than White Americans, while Asian-Americans have a relatively low rate of obesity. Despite only representing one third of the U.S. population, African-Americans and Hispanic/Latinos represent about one half of the population growth.
Can we say the following?
African-Americans are a minority in the U.S.

yes

This case is one of the first to be prosecuted under a new U.S. law regulating unwanted e-mail.
Can we say the following?
There is a new U. S. law that bans e-mail.

no

In Russia, BAT is setting up a joint venture with Yava, Moscow's largest cigarette factory.
Can we say the following?
BAT acquired production interests in the Ukraine, Hungary and Russia.

no

This taught postgraduate masters degree programme will provide specialised training at a postgraduate level in the methods and uses of remote sensing applied to the ocean.
Can we say the following?
Ocean remote sensing is applied.
yes