Which of the following statements about obesity and health is true?

a. The heavier the person, the greater the health risks.
b. Only when obesity has a behavioral cause is it dangerous.
c. Individuals who are obese, but active, are not at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
d. Obesity is only a threat to health in cultures where the obesity is due to the consumption of fatty foods and relative inactivity.


a. The heavier the person, the greater the health risks.

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a. endocrine system b. prefrontal cortex c. occipital lobe d. left temporal lobe

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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