Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Cause of Obesity

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the cause of obesity is TRUE?

• A)Obesity is caused solely by genetics such as having an obese parent.
• B)Obesity is caused solely by environmental factors such as increased fast food consumption.
• C)Obesity is attributed to both heredity and environmental factors.
• D)The exact cause of obesity cannot be determined.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service and what they actually receive, measured by the area above the supply curve and below the market price.

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The difference between the amount a producer is willing to accept for a good or service and the actual amount received from selling it at the market price.

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