Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of Sugar

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of sugar in the development of obesity?

• A)Sugar consumption is a direct cause of weight gain, which leads to obesity.
• B)The increased use of added sugars by food manufacturers is the cause of obesity.
• C)Sugar contributes to obesity when its overconsumption is part of overall excessive energy intake.
• D)Sugar is converted directly to fat as soon as it is consumed.
• E)Sugar is much less important in the development of obesity than the lack of adequate exercise.

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