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Which obesity trends are represented in this graph? Check all that apply.

A
Obesity rates for children aged 2–5 doubled.
B
Obesity rates for all age groups increased.
C
Obesity rates for individuals aged 12–19 increased the most.
D
Obesity rates for children aged 6–11 increased the least.
E
More than 15% of all children aged 6 and over were obese in 2008.
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Which did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
Food deserts can be eliminated by making nutritious food accessible and affordable.
B
Food deserts can be overcome by establishing restaurants and grocery stores that offer healthy options.
C
Eliminating food deserts can help fight childhood obesity.
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Which issues are barriers to good nutrition? Check all that apply.living in povertyliving in a food desertliving near a farmers marketbeing unable to buy fruits and vegetablesbeing part of a family that plans healthy mealsbeing part of a family that regularly eats fast food

A
living in poverty
B
living in a food desert
C
living near a farmers market
D
being unable to buy fruits and vegetables
E
being part of a family that plans healthy meals
F
being part of a family that regularly eats fast food
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Which attributes are true about the five pillars of the Let’s Move! program? Check all that apply.creating a healthy start for childrenmoving out of impoverished areasempowering parents and caregiversproviding healthy food in schools improving access to healthy, affordable foodsincreasing physical activity

A
creating a healthy start for children
B
moving out of impoverished areas
C
empowering parents and caregivers
D
providing healthy food in schools
E
improving access to healthy, affordable foods
F
increasing physical activity
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Which statement best summarizes the health benefit of trails and greenways?

A
Greenways preserve open space from development.
B
Trails can be used by pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians.
C
It is estimated that 60% of Americans use greenways and trails for exercise.
D
Trails and greenways allow people to exercise in a safe and inexpensive manner.
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According to the video, why is the summer meal program important? Check all that apply.Summer meal sites provide free meals.Any child can receive a meal through this program.Summer meal sites serve as a community gathering place.This program encourages kids to stay inside during the summer months.This program provides a support system for families to access healthy meals.

A
Summer meal sites provide free meals.
B
Any child can receive a meal through this program.
C
Summer meal sites serve as a community gathering place.
D
This program encourages kids to stay inside during the summer months.
E
This program provides a support system for families to access healthy meals.
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Why is the government committed to improving fitness and nutrition? Check all that apply.

A
Obesity rates are rising among men and women aged 50–69.
B
Obesity is a bigger problem for women aged 50–59 than it is for men the same age.
C
Fewer people are likely to need obesity-related health care in the future.
D
If more people were healthier, obesity-related healthcare costs would decline.
E
If this trend continues, healthcare costs will continue to rise due to preventable reasons.

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