Asked by Eliesha Wolverton on May 27, 2024
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Which of the following is a true statement about nutrition in Canada,according to the research?
A) Canadians have increased their total fat and salt consumption.
B) Canadians report that their children eat the recommended daily number of fruits and vegetables.
C) Fifty percent of children aged 2 to 17 years are overweight or obese.
D) The 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) revealed that 40% of adult Canadians were obese (body mass index of 30 or more) and 50% were overweight.
Canadian Community Health Survey
A national survey conducted by Statistics Canada that collects information related to health status, healthcare utilization, and health determinants among the Canadian population.
Total Fat
The sum of all types of fats present in food or the diet, including saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats.
Overweight
A condition characterized by having more body weight than is considered normal or healthy for a specific height, often measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI).
- Analyze the nutritional trends and their implications on public health in Canada.
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Parmod AgarwalJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
One quarter of Canadians overall,and one third of teenagers aged 14 to 18 years,reported eating at a fast-food outlet the previous day;such foods are high in fats and salts.Seventy percent of children aged 4 to 8 ate fewer than the minimum servings of fruits and vegetables daily.Of children aged 2 to 17 years,26% were overweight or obese,not 50%.The 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)revealed that 23% of adult Canadians were obese (body mass index of 30 or more),not 40%,and 36% were overweight,not 50%.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the nutritional trends and their implications on public health in Canada.