Regarding lifestyle diseases and behavioral risk factors, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Almost half of all deaths in the North America can be traced to unhealthful behaviors.
b. Obesity is currently the main cause of preventable deaths in the United States.
c. A person who is overweight at age 20 can expect to lose five to 20 years of life expectancy.
d. Roughly two-thirds of all American adults are overweight.
ANSWER: b
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