Calculating body mass index, or BMI, is the best way to assess whether or not someone is at a healthy weight?

• True

• False

A person who stores fat around the hips and thighs (pear shaped) will tend to have more serious health problems than someone who stores fat around their waist or stomach (apple shaped)?

• True

• False

People who are obese are more at risk of getting diabetes than people who are not obese?

• True

• False

The weight of adopted children is more similar to the weight of their biological parents than to the weight of their adoptive parents?

• True

• False

People eat more when they are at home than when they are at a restaurant?

• True

• False

People eat more when food is served in a large bowl or plate than a smaller one?

• True

• False

A person’s culture influences the types of tastes and foods they prefer eating?

• True

• False

Drugs taken to help with weight loss can have serious side effects and lead to health complications?

• True

• False

Most food advertising on television focuses on fast food, sugar-based cereals, and soft drinks?

• True

• False

How many out of ten adults over 20 are overweight?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight