There is no doubt that obesity rates have risen dramatically in the United State

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There is no doubt that obesity rates have risen dramatically in the United States. Drag the label into its appropriate sentence to correctly complete the obesity-related statistic. Currently, nearly _____ percent of American adults are overweight. Of this number, about _____ percent (or 34 percent of the total population) are obese. Obesity is classified as having a BMI of _____ or more. Gaining more than _____ pounds (or 2 inches in waist circumference) signals a need to reevaluate diet and lifestyle choices. In addition to calorie reduction, physical activity is an important component of a weight-loss program as it can promote energy expenditure above basal metabolism needs by _____ to 35 percent.

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70 percent of Americans are overweight

30 percent of Americans are obese

Obesity is classified as having BMI of 25 or more

10 pounds

30 to 35 %

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