Considering External Cues in Obesity, Which of the Following Statements

question 222

Multiple Choice

Considering external cues in obesity, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Obese subjects ate more than thin subjects if the food tasted good.
• B) Thin subjects increase food intake if the food is attractive.
• C) Thin subjects increase food intake if the food is easily available.
• D) Obese people will eat more than normal-weight people if the food is difficult to obtain.

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