Which of the Following Is True Regarding Obesity in the United

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding obesity in the United States?

• A) Obesity is less prevalent among African-Americans,Hispanic-Americans,and other minority groups.
• B) Obesity and income are inversely related.
• C) Obesity is positively correlated with education level.
• D) Two-thirds of people living below the poverty threshold are obese.

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