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Obesity Quiz

Ashley Brantley Oct. 4, 2018

Test your knowledge and learn what Tennesseans are doing to stop the epidemic

Tennessee’s children are now the heaviest in the nation, and adults don’t fare much better, ranking sixth.

the power of blue

BlueCross Team BLUE volunteers collected food and donations equivalent to 10,472 meals in 2018 for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, which provides nutritious food to people in need.

As we know, obesity is a serious health problem and can lead to diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.

See how much you know about obesity in Tennessee, and scroll down to read about efforts to change it.

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Obesity Quiz

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What percent of Tennessee adults are overweight or obese?*
- 28%
- 46%
- 54%
- 68%

Obesity is a risk factor for high blood pressure, which can cause heart attack or stroke. What percent of Tennessee seniors have high blood pressure?*
- 35%
- 50%
- 70%

1 in 3 Tennessee kids is overweight. How many are obese?*
- 1 in 5
- 1 in 7
- 1 in 10

True or false: People who are overweight as children are more likely to be overweight as adults.*
- True
- False

Obese kids are 10X as likely to have:*
- Sleep apnea
- Arthritis
- ADHD
- Diabetes

Obese children can develop heart disease as early as age:*
- 25
- 30
- 35
- 40

Childhood obesity has been growing steadily in the U.S. for how long?*
- 10 years
- 20 years
- 30 years
- 40 years

True or false: If a person is overweight, they are not going hungry.*
- True
- False

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Stories about fitness & obesity awareness in Tennessee

In Memphis, the first BlueCross Healthy Place will be a space where people of all ages can gather together, enjoy the outdoors and exercise. Click the photo to learn more.

Journey for Health offers free classes that focus on everything from exercise and cooking to nutrition and diabetes. Click the photo to learn more.

Healthier Tennessee helps get people active and eating healthy. Click the photo to learn more.

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