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Discuss four environmental factors that contribute to obesity.
 
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Aging has no effect on a person's body weight.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Among women, obesity rates decrease as education levels decrease.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


In 1860, the average workweek was 70 hours of heavy physical labor, compared with 40 hours of sedentary work today.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


The thrifty gene theory states that certain native populations compensated for food scarcity times by developing a gene that allowed them to store fat easily when food was plentiful so as to prevent starvation later.
 
  This theory could explain why Native Americans have such high rates of obesity and diabetes.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Great answer!
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