One environmental factor that has contributed to weight gain in recent decades is:

a. increased availability of nutrient-dense foods.
b. greater use of artificial sweeteners.
c. increases in portion sizes.
d. increased popularity of low-carbohydrate diets.


Ans: c. increases in portion sizes.

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