The dramatic rise in obesity since the 1980s seems to have been caused by __________.
A. genetic mutations
B. an as-yet-unknown combination of genes
C. a trend for people to eat more calories per day and to be less physically active
D. a trend toward people getting less and less sleep
Answer: C
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