Which Statement Has NOT Been Suggested as a Reason the French

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement has NOT been suggested as a reason the French are less obese than are North Americans?

• A)Foods eaten in France contain less fat than those in North America.
• B)Portion sizes are smaller in France than they are in North America.
• C)Activity level in France is greater than it is in North America.
• D)Time spent eating a meal is longer in France than it is in North America.

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A type of tissue that lines the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels, as well as the inner surfaces of cavities in many internal organs.

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