Which of the Following Is a Factor Contributing to the Rise

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a factor contributing to the rise in obesity in the developing world?

• A)decreasing incomes in many parts of the developing world
• B)economic changes that shift work from sedentary labor to physical labor
• C)the movement of fast-food restaurants into new regions
• D)food subsidies that favor meat and dairy production

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