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percentage of healthcare costs attributed to obesity, 1995–2020 (projected)
men 50–69
women 50–69
why is the government committed to improving fitness and nutrition? check all that apply.
obesity rates are rising among men and women aged 50–69.
obesity is a bigger problem for women aged 50–59 than it is for men the same age.
fewer people are likely to need obesity - related health care in the future.
if more people were healthier, obesity - related healthcare costs would decline.
if this trend continues, healthcare costs will continue to rise due to preventable reasons.

Explanation:

1. "Obesity rates are rising among men and women aged 50–69": The bar graph shows increasing percentages for both men (blue) and women (orange) aged 50 - 69 from 1995 to 2020, so this applies.
2. "If more people were healthier, obesity - related healthcare costs would decline": Logically, if people are healthier (less obese), costs related to obesity would decrease, so this is valid.
3. "Fewer people are likely to need obesity - related health care in the future": This is incorrect. The trend shows rising obesity rates, so more people would likely need obesity - related care, not fewer.
4. "Obesity is a bigger problem for women aged 50–59 than it is for men the same age": The graph is for 50 - 69, not 50 - 59, and from the 50 - 69 data, men's percentages are often higher or similar, so this is incorrect.
5. "If this trend continues, healthcare costs will continue to rise due to preventable reasons": Since obesity is a preventable condition and its - related costs are rising with obesity rates, if the trend continues, costs from preventable (obesity) reasons will rise, so this applies.

Answer:

• Obesity rates are rising among men and women aged 50–69.
• If more people were healthier, obesity - related healthcare costs would decline.
• If this trend continues, healthcare costs will continue to rise due to preventable reasons.