Which of the Following Statements About Obesity in the United

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about obesity in the United States is true?

• A) Sixty-five percent of U.S. men are overweight or obese.
• B) Obesity rates have slightly lowered over the past decades.
• C) The United States spent over $147 billion in medical care costs associated with obesity in 2008.
• D) Sixty-four percent of U.S. women are overweight or obese.

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