Childhood Obesity

True or False, Childhood obesity has doubled and in some cases tripled over the past few decades?

• True
• False

True or False, There are no immediate health effects of childhood obesity.

• True
• False

True or False, The percentage of children from ages 6-11 double from 1980 to 2012.

• True
• False

True or False, Obesity is defined as having excess body fat?

• True
• False

True or False,  Healthy lifestyle choices can lower the risk of being obese?

• True
• False

True or False,  Diet and lack of exercise is two of the common known risk factors childhood obesity.

• True
• False

True or False,  Limiting screen time, adjusting portion sizes, and getting regular physical activity are ways of preventing obesity.

• True
• False

True or False,  Body mass index is calculated using weight and height measurements and indicators of fatness.

• True
• False

True or False,  Goal setting is a great way to help with weight management.

• True
• False

True or false,  Nearly 78 million adults and 13 million children in the United States deal with the health and emotional effects of obesity every day.

• True
• False