Regarding Internal and External Factors for Eating and Overeating, Which

question 431

Multiple Choice

Regarding internal and external factors for eating and overeating, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The North American culture provides inexpensive, good-tasting food everywhere, which encourages overeating.
• B)Applying psychological principles to controlling weight is called "yo-yo dieting."
• C)A dieter's body becomes highly efficient at conserving calories and storing them as fat.
• D)People become obese in different ways and for different reasons, including diet, emotions, genetics, and a lack of exercise.

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