Which of the following statements accurately reflects the relationship between genes and obesity, as understood by current scientific research?
A. Twin studies suggest that genes play a minor role in the development of obesity.
B. To date, research has shown no specific gene mutation associated with binge eating.
C. Research has identified 97 genetic regions associated with body mass index and fat distribution.
D. Adoption studies reveal that environmental factors influence obesity much more than genetics.
Answer: C
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a. fairness; parity b. equity; equality c. equality; equity d. parity; fairness e. time; load
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