Which of the Following Describes a Trend of Worldwide Obesity

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a trend of worldwide obesity?

• A)Nowadays, obesity is not seen in developing countries
• B)Prevalence of obesity has leveled out in the last few years
• C)The cut-off figure of the BMI for obesity varies from country to country
• D)The obesity in other countries does not seem to increase risks for chronic diseases

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Definitions:

Gyri

The ridges or convolutions found on the surface of the brain.

Cranial Nerves

Peripheral nerves that originate from the brain.

Peripheral Nerves

Nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord that connect the central nervous system to limbs and organs, transmitting signals to and from the body.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, the fundamental unit of the nervous system with the ability to communicate information through electrical and chemical signals.