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Jainy Patel
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Which of the following is true regarding research on obesity and weight control?

A) There are fewer obese people now than 50 years ago.
B) When a person is dieting,the body perceives starvation and so burns fewer calories.
C) In food-deprived countries,the drive for fat has become dysfunctional.
D) Adoptive siblings' body weights are correlated with one another.

Dieting

The practice of eating food in a regulated manner to achieve or maintain a specific weight or health goal.

Body Weight

A measurement of an individual's mass, often used as an indicator of health in relation to height.

Food-Deprived Countries

Nations suffering from high levels of food insecurity, where access to sufficiently nutritious food is limited or inconsistent, leading to undernourishment or starvation.

  • Recognize the determinants that impact obesity and weight management.
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