Which of the Following Statements About Obesity Is Not True

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about obesity is not true?

• A) The adolescent obesity epidemic will cost the United States more than $250 billion.
• B) Adolescent obesity has been especially dramatic among Black females.
• C) Adolescent obesity is limited to the United States.
• D) Obesity is the most serious health problem of American adolescents.

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Definitions:

Genu Varum

A condition characterized by the outward bowing of the legs, commonly referred to as "bowlegs."

Muscle Strength

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force against resistance.

Gravity

Gravity is the natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, like Earth, on objects, pulling them towards its center.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; in a physical context, it can refer to the ability of organisms or materials to withstand infections, conditions, or force.