Which is correct regarding the trends in worldwide obesity reported by the World Health Organization?

A. Obesity rates have increased slightly; rates of overweight have increased substantially.
B. Obesity rates have doubled since 1980.
C. Obesity rates have stabilized over the past decade.
D. Rates of overweight have stabilized over the past decade.


Answer: B

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