Regarding obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Recently, rates of obesity have leveled off among U.S. men, but risen among U.S. women. b. About two-thirds of the adult American population is overweight.
c. Obesity cuts life expectancy by about six to seven years.
d. Obesity is a major risk factor in many illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. e. About one-third of American children and teenagers is either overweight or obese.
a
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a. a chi-square approximation. b. a normal approximation. c. no solution. d. problems.
In general, what do today's teenagers think of themselves?
A. they think of themselves poorly B. they think that they will achieve extraordinary success C. they think that they will achieve some success, but mostly failure D. they think that they will achieve moderate success
Richard has not been successful in getting a job despite several efforts. Thinking about his failure, he feels helpless, hopeless, and even feels suicidal at times. What other symptom is most likely to be associated with Richard's condition?
A) Parasympathetic arousal B) Adaptive thermogenesis C) Hyperphagia D) Nervosa bulimia
Walter, age 75, says that he feels about 60 years old. Sixty is Walter's __________ age
A) skeletal B) functional C) subjective D) desired