Which Environmental and Lifestyle Factors Are Thought to Have Contributed

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which environmental and lifestyle factors are thought to have contributed to our rising childhood overweight and obesity rates?

• A) A relative abundance of energy-dense foods and decreased physical activity
• B) Advertising of fad diets that do not work
• C) Dietary changes affecting calcium, fruit, vegetable, and fiber intakes
• D) Both A and C

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