Which of the Following Statements Is True of Changes in Weight

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of changes in weight in middle age?

• A) A recent study revealed that decrease in weight from early adulthood to middle adulthood was linked to an increased risk of major chronic diseases and unhealthy aging.
• B) A large-scale study found that being overweight or obese in middle age decreases an individual's risk of dying earlier.
• C) On average, body fat accounts for about 20 percent or more of body weight in middle age.
• D) Individuals who were obese at age 50 had a 20 to 40 percent higher risk of earlier death, whereas those who were overweight at age 50 had a 100 to 200 percent higher risk of premature death.

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