What percent of U.S. adults are overweight or obese?
1. Less than 25%
2. 34%
3. 40%
4. More than 50%
ANS: 2
Rationale:
The obesity crisis is of great concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011), about 33.8% of U.S. adults are overweight or obese.
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