Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Role of Sugar

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of sugar in the development of obesity?

• A)Sugar consumption is a direct cause of weight gain leading to obesity.
• B)The increased use of added sugars by food manufacturers is the cause of obesity.
• C)Sugar contributes to obesity when it is part of excessive energy intakes.
• D)There is no correlation between the consumption of added sugars and the rise in obesity.

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Definitions:

Risk-Free Return

The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk of financial loss.

Dollar-Weighted Return

A method of calculating an investment's return that takes into account the timing and size of cash flows, providing a more accurate measure of personal investment performance.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings that is paid to shareholders, usually on a quarterly basis, as determined by the company's board of directors.

Jensen's Measure

A performance evaluation method that calculates the excess return a fund generates over its expected return, given its level of risk as measured by beta.