What is the current understanding of how genetics influence obesity?
a. Genetics is a good explanation for recent rises in obesity rates during childhood; however it does little to explain the rates of obesity for adulthood.
b. Genetics only explains obesity with regard to females.
c. Obesity is more likely to be caused by genetics than the environment.
d. Genetics cannot explain recent rises in obesity rates, but rather, genetics provides only a risk for overweight and obesity.
Answer: D
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