Why Are Rates of Obesity So High in the Industrialized

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why are rates of obesity so high in the industrialized world?

• A)The industrialized lifestyle is sedentary.
• B)The Western Pattern Diet is nutrient-poor and calorie-rich.
• C)Most processed foods are laden with sugar, causing metabolic disruption.
• D)All of the above are reasons why people in industrialized cultures are obese.

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