Question

Obesity is the condition of being significantly overweight.
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Responses

True
True

False
False

Obesity is body weight that is normal for that particular age, sex and height.
(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False

The number of children in the United States who are obese has dramatically decreased over the past two decades.
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Responses

True
True

False

The primary cause of obesity in children is either due to overeating, inadequate exercise or eating disorder.
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Responses

True
True

False

Drinking too much milk is a cause of childhood obesity.
(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False

The average American child watches 19 hours and 40 minutes of TV a week.
(1 point)
Responses

True
True

False

One pound of body fat represents about 1500 stored calories.
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Responses

True
True

False

High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are considered “good” cholesterol
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Responses

True
True

False

Saturated fats lower cholesterol levels in the body and decrease the risk of heart disease.
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Responses

True
True

False

Trans fatty acids are the fats that are found in most processed fast foods.
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Responses

True
True

False

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your statements:

1. Obesity is the condition of being significantly overweight.
**True**

2. Obesity is body weight that is normal for that particular age, sex, and height.
**False**

3. The number of children in the United States who are obese has dramatically decreased over the past two decades.
**False**

4. The primary cause of obesity in children is either due to overeating, inadequate exercise, or eating disorder.
**True**

5. Drinking too much milk is a cause of childhood obesity.
**False** (It can contribute if it's excessive, but it's not a primary cause on its own.)

6. The average American child watches 19 hours and 40 minutes of TV a week.
**False** (This number may vary, but it is generally reported to be less. It often hovers around 25-30 hours for the older studies.)

7. One pound of body fat represents about 1500 stored calories.
**False** (It’s generally understood that one pound of body fat corresponds to approximately 3,500 calories.)

8. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are considered “good” cholesterol.
**True**

9. Saturated fats lower cholesterol levels in the body and decrease the risk of heart disease.
**False**

10. Trans fatty acids are the fats that are found in most processed fast foods.
**True**

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