When We Compare the Body Mass Indexes (BMIs) of Northern

question 19

Multiple Choice

When we compare the body mass indexes (BMIs) of northern and southern or US-based and Mexico-based Pima (Tohono O'odham) , we see that:

• A) Those in the USA have more obesity and diabetes due to genes
• B) Those in the USA have less obesity and diabetes due to lifestyle factors (diet, activity)
• C) Those in Mexico have less obesity and diabetes due to genes
• D) Those in Mexico have less obesity and diabetes due to not having not experienced the 'nutrition transition'
• E) Those in the USA have less obesity and diabetes due to having undergone the 'nutrition transition'

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