Which Statement About Obesity Is TRUE

question 249

Multiple Choice

Which statement about obesity is TRUE?

• A)Overeating is the only cause of obesity.
• B)There is a strong genetic component to obesity.
• C)Approximately 10 million North Americans die each year from obesity-related illnesses.
• D)Obesity is associated with high self-esteem.

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Sensation-Seeking

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