Obesity in America

According to the studies mentioned, how many states in America saw an increase in obesity rates for adults?

• 28

• 1

• 50

• 0

What percentage of middle school children were found to be severely obese in the study?

• 7%

• 99%

• 25%

• 66%

What theory suggests that fructose is the cause of the obesity epidemic?

• Single ingredient theory

• Processed food theory

• Sweet fat and salt theory

• High fructose corn syrup theory

Who argues that humans are not designed to eat packaged foods?

• Robert Lustig

• Michael Pollan

• Mark Bittman

• Audrey Erickson

What is the main concern raised by Mark Bittman regarding the green checkmark symbol?

• It promotes high-fat foods

• It misleads consumers about sugar content

• It lacks essential vitamins and minerals

• It is not recognized by great-grandmothers

What did the family in Republic, Missouri discover about their calorie intake?

• They were consuming too few calories

• They were consuming too many calories

• They were consuming the right amount of calories

• They were not aware of their calorie intake

Which community did Dan Buettner study to propose healthier ideas for Albert Lea, Minnesota?

• Huntington, West Virginia

• Republic, Missouri

• New York City, New York

• None of the above

Who hosted a TV series to encourage weight loss in Huntington, West Virginia?

• Robert Lustig

• Michael Pollan

• Mark Bittman

• Jamie Oliver

What did the nutritionist teach the family in Republic about?

• Portion control

• Exercise routines

• Food labeling

• Meal planning

What did the mother and husband in Republic achieve after learning about portion control?

• They gained weight

• They lost weight

• They maintained their weight

• Their weight remained unchanged