Mexico restricts soft drink TV ads to fight obesity

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

Circle the area on this map


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

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

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

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


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