According to the survey, many obese Americans have opted for surgery because______.
A. they are no longer accepted by their families
B. of the health risks associated with obesity
C. of societal pressure to be thin
D. they were unable to cross their legs
What happened to Jenkins on her 56th birthday?
A. She was stabbed with a knife.
B. She lost more than 100 pounds.
C. She had surgery.
D. She began to float.
Which of the following does the text imply that Jenkins was unable to do before her weight
A. Watch a movie.
B. Drive a car.
C. Visit her doctor.
D. Sit on her porch swing.
The word "relegate"(line 5, para. 3)most probably means "______".
A. delegate
B. banish
C. rejuvenate
D. undermine