Regarding obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Recently, rates of obesity have leveled off among U.S. men, but risen among U.S. women.
B)About two-thirds of the adult American population is overweight.
C)Obesity cuts life expectancy by about six to seven years.
D)Obesity is a major risk factor in many illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.
E)About one-third of American children and teenagers is either overweight or obese.

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Recent trends indicate that obesity rates have not specifically leveled off for men while rising for women; instead, obesity rates have been increasing across both genders in the U.S.

Regarding Obesity, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE