Question

the graph shows the percentage of the us population that were obese in 1960 to 2010. which statement best describes the obesity trend in the united states from 1960 to 2010? obesity has almost tripled. obesity has doubled. obesity has quadrupled. obesity has remained the same. u.s. obesity trends over time percentage of population obese 13 15 15 23 31 32 34 36 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 1960 - 62 1971 - 74 1976 - 80 1988 - 94 1999 - 00 2003 - 04 2007 - 08 2009 - 10

Explanation:

Step1: Find the percentage in 1960 - 62

The percentage of obese population in 1960 - 62 is \(13\%\).

Step2: Find the percentage in 2009 - 10

The percentage of obese population in 2009 - 10 is \(36\%\).

Step3: Calculate the ratio

\(\frac{36}{13}\approx 2.77\).

Answer:

Obesity has almost tripled.