Regarding Obesity, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 43

Multiple Choice

Regarding obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Recently, rates of obesity have leveled off among U.S. men, but risen among U.S. women.
• B)About two-thirds of the adult American population is overweight.
• C)Obesity cuts life expectancy by about six to seven years.
• D)Obesity is a major risk factor in many illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.
• E)About one-third of American children and teenagers is either overweight or obese.

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