Which of the Following Statements Regarding Obesity Is FALSE

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding obesity is FALSE?

• A)Twin studies indicate that 40-70% of the risk of obesity is genetic.
• B)Twin studies indicate that up to 80% of the risk of obesity is environmental.
• C)Obesity is on the rise in western countries.
• D)A predisposition toward obesity does not necessarily mean that a person will become obese.

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