Creeping obesity is caused by ________.

A. a decreased level of physical activity
B. an increased consumption of kcal, in particular, dietary fat
C. a genetic predisposition to obesity
D. a combination of an increased consumption of kcal and a decreased level of physical activity


Answer: D

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