Question

Which statement best describes the obesity trend in the United States from 1960 to 2010? Obesity has almost tripled. Obesity has doubled. Obesity has quadrupled. Obesity has remained the same.

Answer 1

Answer:

Obesity has doubled.

Explanation:

The United States is a country with high obese rates, which result in several diseases like high blood pressure, strokes, heart diseases, cancer, and so on.

In 1960s, obese people were about 32% of the population, which constantly increased until a 65.7% in 2010. Therefore, the obesity trend in the country increased double between this lapse of time.

According to expert, if people don't change their habits, obesity will reach a 85% in 2020, which is a scary number because this will mean that government will spend more money in this issue and numerous diseases will appear more often.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is A. Obesity has almost tripled

Explanation:

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