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

A) misinformation about good nutrition.
B) diets low in meats and energy-dense refined foods.
C) an urbanized shift toward sedentary lifestyles.
D) the positive side effects of increased contact with industrialized nations.


Answer: C

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