Even though genetics may contribute to some obesity, environmental influences also exist based on the knowledge that:
a. it is so difficult for an obese person to maintain weight losses.
b. even when reared apart, identical twins often have significant weight differences.
c. the human gene pool has remained unchanged even though some obesity rates have increased.
d. often when an obese person loses weight, the amount lost plus more is regained.
c
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A. milk B. cheese C. orange juice D. soda
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)