Which Factors Are Primarily Responsible for the Rapid Increases in Overweight

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which factors are primarily responsible for the rapid increases in overweight children and adolescents in recent years?

• A) Genetic factors
• B) Environmental and societal factors
• C) Physical factors
• D) Cognitive factors
• E) Emotional factors

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