Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe obesity?
A)It means having an excess amount of body fat.
B)It tends to run in families, suggesting there is a genetic association.
C) In Canadian children, it decreased between 1981 and 2001.
D) Rates are different for various populations and geographical locations within Canada.

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The statement that obesity decreased in Canadian children between 1981 and 2001 is not correct. In fact, the prevalence of obesity has been steadily increasing in Canada, including among children, since the 1980s.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Obesity