Asked by Courtany Grammer on Feb 18, 2024
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Which of the following groups has the highest rate of obesity?
A) African Americans
B) Asian Americans
C) Caucasians
D) Latinos
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.
- Understanding the factors that contribute to obesity rates in different racial and ethnic groups.
- Analyzing the disparities in obesity rates among different racial and ethnic groups.
- Identifying the potential cultural, socioeconomic, and genetic factors that may influence obesity rates.
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Learning Objectives
- Understanding the factors that contribute to obesity rates in different racial and ethnic groups.
- Analyzing the disparities in obesity rates among different racial and ethnic groups.
- Identifying the potential cultural, socioeconomic, and genetic factors that may influence obesity rates.