Which Statement Regarding Obesity Is False

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding obesity is false?

• A) The prevalence of obesity is showing signs of leveling off.
• B) During the past 20 years, the heaviest body mass index groups have been increasing at the fastest rates.
• C) Statistics are more promising for ethnic groups because prevalence is less than in white Americans.
• D) Hypertension, osteoarthritis, and elevated blood cholesterol accompany obesity.
• E) Larger waist measurements are associated with increased health risks.

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