Which Statement About the Prevalence of Obesity Is Correct

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the prevalence of obesity is correct?

• A)The number of underweight people worldwide is two times higher than the number of overweight people.
• B)India must contend with significant levels of both under-nutrition and over-nutrition.
• C)Obesity rates worldwide are decreasing.
• D)The population of urban Samoa has the lowest obesity rate in the world.

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