C. The Bill Of Rights. The first ten amendments were proposed by Congress in 1789, at their first session; and, having received the ratification of the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States, they became a part of the Constitution December 15, 1791, and are known as the Bill of Rights.
Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing rates in adults and children. Authorities view it as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century.
Definition. The proportion of the population aged 15 years and over who are obese, and the proportion of children aged 5â14 years who are obese. For adults aged 18 years and over, obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m 2 (for all ethnic groups). For those aged under 18 years, internationally defined sex and age specific BMI cut-off points have been used.