Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Obesity and unhealthy lifestyle habits are the most critical public health problems we face in the 21st century.
• B) Excessive body weight and physical inactivity are the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
• C) Obesity and unhealthy lifestyle affect all ethnic groups, all age groups, and both sexes equally in the United States.
• D) Evidence indicates that health risks associated with increased body weight start at a body mass index over 30.

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