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Obesity and Health Risks in the US

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What is the formula to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)?

Weight (kilograms) squared divided by height (meters)
Height (meters) squared divided by weight (kilograms)
Height (meters) divided by weight (kilograms) squared
Weight (kilograms) divided by height (meters) squared (correct)

What is the current percentage of obesity in the US population?

50%
40%
42% (correct)
30%

Which group of men is more likely to be obese with higher income?

Hispanic men
Black men (correct)
Asian men
White men

What is a major factor contributing to the increasing obesity rates in the US?

Poor diet and physical inactivity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily physical activity for children?

60 minutes or more (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the RFEI (retail food environment index)?

To calculate the ratio of fast food to grocery stores (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary health risk associated with obesity?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the federal website providing dietary guidelines for Americans?

choosemyplate.gov (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of total medical expenditures attributed to diseases caused by overweight and obesity?

21% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the weight loss drug that works by activating the part of the brain that controls hunger?

Belviq (D) Signup and view all the answers