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.
Ans: B. Twin studies indicate that up to 80% of the risk of obesity is environmental.
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