Height brings benefits to the tall, so we expect good things for the Dutch, who are now the tallest in the world. What is part of the reason why the United States lags behind in average height, despite the nation's general prosperity?
a.) Earning more money leads to poor health due to poor diet and exercise habits and excessive work among Americans.
b.) Shorter people in the United States lead unusually unhealthy lifestyles.
c.) The psychological stress induced in victims of the inequality present in the United States may exact a toll via stress reactions.
d.) Compared to Americans, Dutch people spend less money on junk food when they are rich.
Answer: c.) The psychological stress induced in victims of the inequality present in the United States may exact a toll via stress reactions.
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