Which of the following statements about the current prevalence of obesity is accurate?
a. The current generation of children may be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
b. The current incidence of obesity among American adults has stabilized.
c. The current statistics show that greater than 75% of American adults are either overweight or obese.
d. The current statistics report that about 50% of American children are either overweight or obese.
Ans: a. The current generation of children may be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
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