Regarding Obesity, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

Multiple Choice

Regarding obesity, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) Recently, rates of obesity have leveled off among U.S. men, but risen among U.S. women.
B) About two-thirds of the adult American population is overweight.
C) Obesity cuts life expectancy by about six to seven years.
D) Obesity is a major risk factor in many illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.
E) About one-third of American children and teenagers is either overweight or obese.