Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. A man or a woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 would be categorized as "normal."
2. Family genetics is the biggest contributor to overweight and obesity.
3. Among white, African American, and Hispanic men, African American men have the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity.
4. Fat tissue produces hormones and inflammatory proteins.
5. Artificial sweeteners used in many diet foods have been found to increase appetite by affecting leptin levels.


1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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