Question

the graph shows the diabetes and obesity trends in the united states.
diabetes and obesity growth
trend in the u.s.
— percentage of the
population with obesity — percentage of the
population with diabetes
chart with y - axis (0 - 35) and x - axis (1990 - 2008) showing two lines (obesity: higher, increasing; diabetes: lower, increasing)
which statement best describes the diabetes and obesity trends in the united states?
○ both are increasing.
○ both are decreasing.
○ diabetes is increasing, while obesity is decreasing.
○ obesity is increasing, while diabetes is decreasing.

Explanation:

To determine the trend, we analyze the graph. The line for obesity (black) and diabetes (red) both show an upward movement from 1990 to 2008. So both the percentage of the population with obesity and diabetes are increasing over time.

Answer:

A. Both are increasing.