In developing countries, rates of obesity have risen as a result of ________.

A. the low nutritional quality of culturally traditional diets
B. diets low in meats and energy-dense refined foods
C. an urbanized shift toward sedentary lifestyles
D. changing cultural standards about body sizes


Answer: C

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