Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Obesity

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe obesity?

• A)It means having an excess amount of body fat.
• B)It tends to run in families, suggesting there is a genetic association.
• C) In Canadian children, it decreased between 1981 and 2001.
• D) Rates are different for various populations and geographical locations within Canada.

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