Azuna supports the view that some characteristics are influenced by both heredity and environment. Noam, her friend, disagrees with her. Which of the following views would Noam support?
A. The socioeconomic status of a society seldom influences children's propensity for obesity.
B. A person with the genetic predisposition for obesity can stay fit by following a strict diet and an active lifestyle.
C. A genetic predisposition for overeating, supersized portions, and inactivity increases the risk of obesity.
D. Obesity is a multifactorial condition influenced by genetic factors along with considerable contributions from environmental influences.
Answer: A
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