Which of the following would be omitted in a government's attempts to reduce population growth? 

A)  providing needed health care and food allotments to those who have more than a certain number of children 
B)  penalizing couples who have more than a certain number of children (usually one or two)  
C)  paying couples who agree to be sterilized 
D)  paying couples who agree to use contraceptives

Population Growth

An increase in the number of individuals in a population.

Health Care

The maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, recovery, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.

Food Allotments

Portions of land designated for the cultivation of fruit, vegetables, and sometimes livestock, often for personal consumption.