Claude Bouchard Conducted Research on the Effects of Overfeeding on Weight

question 62

Multiple Choice

Claude Bouchard conducted research on the effects of overfeeding on weight gain and found that identical twins were similar in the amount of weight they gained.This study provides evidence for which of the following statements?

• A) Environment plays an important role in weight gain.
• B) Being an identical twin is stressful and therefore likely to cause weight gain.
• C) Weight gain is inevitable for most people if they overeat.
• D) Genes play an important role in weight gain.

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