10 Questions
What is the formula to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?
Weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared
What is the current percentage of obesity in the US population?
42%
Which group of men is more likely to be obese with higher income?
Black men
What is a major factor contributing to the increasing obesity rates in the US?
Poor diet and physical inactivity
What is the recommended daily physical activity for children?
60 minutes or more
What is the purpose of the RFEI (retail food environment index)?
To calculate the ratio of fast food to grocery stores
What is the primary health risk associated with obesity?
All of the above
What is the name of the federal website providing dietary guidelines for Americans?
choosemyplate.gov
What is the percentage of total medical expenditures attributed to diseases caused by overweight and obesity?
21%
What is the name of the weight loss drug that works by activating the part of the brain that controls hunger?
Belviq
Test your knowledge on the trends and risks of obesity in the US, including body mass index (BMI) and waist to hip ratio (WHR), as well as the growing public health threat. Learn about the association between obesity and severe health conditions.
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