AP Japanese Language and Culture Quiz
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Which governmental initiative is highlighted as addressing obesity risk through screening and counseling? The passage (about 500 words) describes Japan's concern about gradually rising obesity, particularly among middle-aged men, despite comparatively low rates internationally. It discusses cultural norms of moderation and stigma around conspicuous weight gain, while noting lifestyle shifts toward sedentary employment and convenience foods. The text cites national survey summaries on BMI ≥ 25 patterns and a study linking ultra-processed foods with higher BMI (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; Tsuji et al.). It emphasizes the Specific Health Checkups and Specific Health Guidance program (tokutei kenshin/ tokutei hoken shidō) as a structured approach using waist measurement, risk stratification, and follow-up counseling, and compares this to more treatment-focused models abroad.
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