Meghan's parents were both obese and she herself had been obese since childhood. She had always assumed that she was overweight because of the unhealthy food her parents kept in their house. Now, at age 25 and living on her own, Meghan is still overweight, despite making better food choices. Which of the following offers the best explanation for her continued difficulty maintaining a healthy weight?

A. She inherited genes from her parents that gave her a higher weight set point and slower metabolism.
B. Dietary changes on their own are not sufficient for weight loss and she also needs to change her activity level.
C. As adults, individuals who were obese as children have to burn twice as many calories to lose a lb.
D. Even after moving, the effects of her earlier environment will persist for at least ten years.


Answer: A

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