If the criterion for obesity of 20% over ideal body weight is used,_____ % of men and _____ % of women in the United States qualify as obese.

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According to the given criterion, men and women with 20% over their ideal body weight are classified as obese. The percentage of men and women in the US that qualify as obese using this criterion are given in option C, which is 31% for men and 35% for women. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

If the Criterion for Obesity of 20% Over Ideal Body