Regarding obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, having tripled in prevalence since 1980.
B)If internal needs alone controlled eating, fewer people would overeat.
C)In Westernized societies, obesity has become a major health risk and a source of social stigma and low self-esteem.
D)Currently, approximately 45 percent of adults in the United States are overweight with about one-fourth being considered obese.

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The statement about 45 percent of adults in the United States being overweight and about one-fourth being considered obese is outdated and inaccurate. Recent statistics indicate higher rates of overweight and obesity among U.S. adults.

Regarding Obesity, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE