Which statement by a client indicates that a nurse's teaching about obesity has been effective?
A) "Obesity is an increase in weight."
B) "Obesity is excessive accumulation of fat."
C) "Obesity in an excessive intake of calories."
D) "Obesity is an accumulation of triglycerides."
B) "Obesity is excessive accumulation of fat."
Explanation: A) The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.
B) The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.
C) The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.
D) The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.
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