What Is One Possible Explanation for the Increase in Obesity

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is one possible explanation for the increase in obesity among Americans over the past 40 years?

• A) fewer meals eaten outside the home
• B) less time spent in sedentary work
• C) lower consumption of fast food
• D) increased portion sizes

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Definitions:

Secured Loan

A loan backed by collateral, providing the lender with a form of security that can be claimed if the borrower fails to repay the loan.

Commercial Paper

Commercial paper is an unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by a corporation, typically for financing payroll, accounts payable, and inventories.

Prime Rate

The interest rate that commercial banks charge their most creditworthy customers, generally large corporations.

Unsecured Promissory Note

A type of debt instrument that doesn’t require collateral but is backed only by the borrower's promise to pay the lender back.