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Obesity increases an individual's risk for numerous physical health problems. Identify at least two of the non-physical health risks associated with obesity.
 
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Question 2

Dietary supplements containing ephedra have dangerous side effects, but are effective in helping people lose weight and keep it off.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: (At least two of the following)
Obesity increases an individual's risk for psychosocial health problems, including social isolation, bullying, social stigmatization, and discrimination. Obesity also increases the risk for functional limitations, such as an inability to engage in activities of daily living like shopping or climbing stairs. Finally, obesity poses a risk to financial health: people who are obese have higher healthcare costs, miss more work days, have higher transportation costs, and are likely to be charged more for their health insurance. This amounts to a so-called obesity penalty equivalent to 16 percent lower earnings than people of normal weight.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE



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