Which Statement About Perceptions of Obesity Is FALSE

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement about perceptions of obesity is FALSE?

• A) Many people assume that every obese person can and should achieve slenderness.
• B) People are born and raised with various weight tendencies.
• C) Obese people often are judged more on their appearance than on their character.
• D) In parts of society, overweight is embraced as a sign of health and beauty.
• E) Most weight-loss programs focus on willpower, hard work, and tending the psychological issues associated with obesity.

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Non-Reactive

A term describing substances that do not easily undergo chemical reactions or bond with other substances.

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A volatile, flammable hydrocarbon compound that exists as a colorless liquid, used in various chemical and fuel applications.

Lewis Structure

A visual representation that shows the valence electrons of atoms within a molecule, helping to predict the arrangement of atoms, bond formation, and molecular shape.