Why Is Obesity More Common Among Poorer and Disadvantaged Groups

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why is obesity more common among poorer and disadvantaged groups than among wealthier and better-educated groups?

• A)Poor people are poor because they are lazy and unwilling to work.
• B)Poor people do not have any idea what foods might or might not be healthy.
• C)Wealthy people tend to received medical intervention (e.g. ,liposuction).
• D)Healthy and fresh foods tend to be more expensive than less nutritionally advantageous foods.
• E)Wealthy people all hire personal trainers.

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Definitions:

Gastrodermis

The inner lining of the digestive cavity in cnidarians and some other invertebrate animals.

Epidermis

In mammals, the outer, protective layer of the skin; in plants, tissue that covers roots, leaves, and stems of nonwoody organisms.

Flame Cells

Specialized cells in certain invertebrates, including flatworms, used for excreting excess water and waste.

Hemolymph

A fluid equivalent to blood in most invertebrates, occupying the interior of their bodies and bathing their cells.