NewsTracker Answers for week of July 28, 2014

Q: Mexico is restricting television advertising for high-calorie food and soft drinks, as part of its campaign against obesity. Where is Mexico?

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Q: Mexicans have the highest incidence of diabetes among the 34 member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. They also are the world's top consumers of . . .

A. Sugary soft drinks

B. Fast food

C. Saturated fat

D. Sugary desserts

A. Every year Mexicans consume an average 163 liters of sugary drinks each. Health experts estimate the nation's weight problems will cost the public health care system $11.7 billion by 2017.

Q: Obesity has increased dramatically in many nations over the last 30 years. Which of these nations has the largest percentage of obese and overweight adults?

A. Britain

B. Mexico

C. South Africa

D. United States

D. With about 70% adults overweight or obese, the United States is the fattest of these four nations suffering from highest levels of obesity.

Q: One in every 3 adults in the world is overweight or obese, and North America is the fattest region. Which region has the lowest percentage of obese and overweight adults?

A. Southeast Asia

B. Europe

C. South Asia

D. Sub-Saharan Africa

C. According to the Overseas Development Institute, South Asia had the lowest percentage of obese and overweight adults in 2008. The greatest growth in overweight people occurred in Southeast Asia, where the percentage tripled from a lower starting point of 7% in 1980 to 22% in 2008.

Q: Researchers say obesity and under-nutrition often exists side by side, sometimes in the same household. Which nation has the most undernourished people?

A. Mexico

B. Bangladesh

C. India

D. South Africa

C. Despite having one of the fastest growing economies, India records about 5.6 million child malnutrition deaths a year, more than half the world's total. Some researchers say disease from poor sanitation contributes to India's malnutrition problems. South Asia, which includes India and Bangladesh, has the highest child malnutrition rate.