Question

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:

• Analyze each option:
• The bar graph shows an upward trend in obesity - related healthcare costs for both men and women aged 50 - 69 over the years, indicating rising obesity rates (supports the first option).
• The graph does not compare women aged 50 - 59 with men of the same age in a way that shows obesity is a "bigger problem" for women (rejects the second option).
• The upward trend in the graph suggests more, not fewer, people will need obesity - related care (rejects the third option).
• If people are healthier (less obese), costs related to obesity (which are rising as per the graph) would decline (supports the fourth option).
• The upward trend in costs due to obesity (a preventable issue) implies that if the trend continues, costs will keep rising (supports the fifth option).

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.