Which Statement About the Consequences of Overweight or Obese Is

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the consequences of overweight or obese is TRUE?

• A) People who are overweight or obese are at greater risk for a long list of medical problems.
• B) There is no relationship between obesity and mental health problems.
• C) Medical costs tend to be higher among people of healthy weight than people who are overweight or obese.
• D) Research has found that people in the United States have generally positive attitudes toward people who are overweight.

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Definitions:

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