Place a check in the box beside all of the statements below that appear to be true according to the information discussed:

  1. An obese person is better nourished.
  2. Children cannot be obese.
3. Losing weight and keeping it off is difficult because a lifetime of eating and exercise habits is difficult to change.
4. Obesity may be a factor in the development of diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.
  5. The prevalence of obesity has always been a problem.
  6. The School Lunch Program has nothing to do with health and nutrition education.
7. The increase in sedentary activities and the change in eating habits have resulted in an increased number of obese children.
8. Obese adolescents are more likely to become obese adults.
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