Questions About Weight
Since 1980, the number of adults who have obesity in the U.S. has doubled. It affects millions of Americans. The increase isn’t limited to adults. The rate of obesity has tripled for children during this same time period. Find out more about the risks of extra weight by taking this quiz.
1. Being overweight puts you at risk for heart disease.
2. If you are overweight, losing weight helps lower your high blood cholesterol and
high blood pressure.
3. Quitting smoking is good for your health. But quitting always
leads to weight gain.
4. A person who is overweight who has high blood pressure should
follow a low-sodium diet and try to lose weight.
5. Eating less salt (sodium) can often help lower blood pressure that's only a little
higher than normal.
6. The best ways to lose weight are to eat fewer calories and to exercise.
7. Skipping meals is a good way to cut down on calories.
8. Children who are overweight have a higher risk of becoming
overweight as adults.