Which Is a TRUE Statement About the Prevalence of Obesity

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which is a TRUE statement about the prevalence of obesity over the last few decades?

• A)While obesity rates in Canada are increasing,rates in the rest of the world are decreasing.
• B)The obesity rate among children and adolescents has doubled.
• C)Egypt is one country that has managed to substantially lower its obesity rate.
• D)Rates of obesity have increased for females but not males.

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