Although Mexican Americans generally eat more fruit than other cultures that live in the United States, they still have health problems associated with diet. What is it that Mexican Americans have a high prevalence of?
A) Obesity C) Pancreatitis
B) Lactose intolerance D) Vitamin B deficiency
A
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Mexican Americans have a high prevalence of overweight and obesity. Based on statistics, the prevalence of a BMI of 25 or higher among Mexican men is 81.3% and 78.0% among Mexican women.
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