What Is a Major Contributor to the Increasing Obesity Rates

question 97

Multiple Choice

What is a major contributor to the increasing obesity rates in developing countries?

• A)the adoption of Western foods, particularly "fast foods"
• B)eating foods low in sugar and fat
• C)the desire to look more "American" by gaining weight
• D)the sedentary lifestyles that most people in developing countries have

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Definitions:

Rational Behavior

The theory that individuals make decisions based on maximizing their own benefit or utility, considering all available information and the potential costs and benefits.

Costs

Costs represent the expenses incurred in the production of goods or services, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Benefits

Advantages or favorable outcomes derived from actions, policies, or circumstances.

Assumption

A basic condition or premise believed to be true without proof for the purpose of reasoning and decision-making.