Data on sports and obesity indicate that

A. obesity rates are usually low in societies where sports are popular.
B. athletes learn good eating practices when they play competitive sports.
C. the popularity of sports does not automatically lead to reduced obesity rates.
D. players in the NFL have the lowest obesity rates of all pro athletes.


Answer: C

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