Emotional Distress That Sometimes Occurs as a Result of Being

question 151

Multiple Choice

Emotional distress that sometimes occurs as a result of being obese in a fat-conscious culture makes weight control difficult because it often leads to

• A) higher metabolic rates.
• B) lower metabolic rates.
• C) additional overeating.
• D) greater sensitivity to external cues.

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