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by Kathleen Stassen Berger

VISUALIZING DEVELOPMENT: Adult Overweight Around the World

Overweight and obesity are a growing health threat across socioeconomic groups and across nations. In some—but not all—countries, overweight correlates with national income. Within the United States, other factors are more relevant.

QUIZ

1In which country would you find the highest percentage of the population that is either overweight or obese?
2When considering rates of obesity along with household income level, a person is least likely to be obese at any income level if they are of which ethnicity?
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Chapter 1. VISUALIZING DEVELOPMENT: Adult Overweight Around the World

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1.1 QUIZ

1. Making a diagnosis

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In which country would you find the highest percentage of the population that is either overweight or obese?

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2. Societal Pressures

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When considering rates of obesity along with household income level, a person is least likely to be obese at

any

income level if they are of which ethnicity?

A.
B.
C.
D.

3. Societal Pressures

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Discuss the general rates of overweight and obese populations from different countries around the world, commenting on where the rates are lower or higher. Make sure to identify several countries in your assessment.