A Report from the Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration

question 105

Multiple Choice

A report from the Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration (2003) indicates that about _________ of Americans reported binge drinking in the month preceding the report.

• A) 2%
• B) 23%
• C) 51%
• D) 65%

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Definitions:

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excess body fat that presents a risk to health.

Internal Thermostat

An informal term referring to the body's mechanism for regulating its core temperature, officially known as thermoregulation.

Weight Regulation

The process of maintaining a healthy body weight through a balance of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices.

Overweight

A condition characterized by having body weight above the normal or healthy range adjusted for age, sex, and height, often due to excess body fat.