Asked by Karen Gordillo on Feb 18, 2024
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In 2012, Ogden et al.estimated that ________ of American adults are obese.
A) almost one-fourth
B) over one-third
C) under one-quarter
D) about two-thirds
Obesity
Condition of being significantly overweight, defined by the Centers for Disease Control as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, where BMI is calculated as weight in pounds multiplied by 703, then divided by the square of height in inches.
- Analyzing the estimation made by Ogden et al. regarding the percentage of obese American adults.
- Identifying the range of obesity prevalence mentioned in the options (almost one-fourth, over one-third, under one-quarter, about two-thirds).
- Understanding the prevalence of obesity among American adults in 2012.
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Samantha-Charlie HunsakerFeb 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Ogden et al. estimated that over one-third of American adults are obese, which equates to approximately 36% of the population.
Learning Objectives
- Analyzing the estimation made by Ogden et al. regarding the percentage of obese American adults.
- Identifying the range of obesity prevalence mentioned in the options (almost one-fourth, over one-third, under one-quarter, about two-thirds).
- Understanding the prevalence of obesity among American adults in 2012.