Most obesity scientists support a multicausal theory involving the interaction of a number of genetic and environmental factors. Which of the following statements does NOT support the research evidence for genetic factors?
A. Genetic heritability of obesity approximates 25-40 percent
B. The "thrifty gene" is a term scientists have coined to indicate an increased energy efficiency in the obese to conserve energy
C. A predisposition to sweet, high-fat foods, impaired hormonal functions, and a smaller percentage of slow twitch muscle fibers have all been implicated in the development of obesity
D. There is a greater relationship between children and their adoptive parents, as compared to their biological parents, when considering morbid obesity
Answer: D
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