Which of the following is True about obesity?
A)1 out of 3 adult Americans are obese.
B)Less than one half of African American women over the age of 40 are obese.
C)Problems with unhealthy weight gain in the United States have been decreasing.
D)Successful dieting leads to weight control for most people.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 out of 3 adult Americans are considered obese.

Answer: B 
 This statement is false. According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), African American women have a higher prevalence of obesity compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the United States.

Answer: C 
 This statement is false. Obesity rates in the United States have been steadily increasing over the past several decades, indicating a worsening problem with unhealthy weight gain.

Answer: D 
 This statement is false. Studies have shown that successful long-term weight management is difficult for the majority of individuals who attempt to lose weight through dieting alone.

Which of the Following Is True About Obesity