Which of the following explanations for the problems of obesity targets environmental factors as the cause?
Correct answer: E. All of the above
- A. Sedentary lifestyles mean human beings take less regular exercise, which leads to excess weight
- B. Human meal times tend to be fixed which overrides body's natural appetite and control mechanism
- C. Variety of modern foods encourage people to eat more by bringing immediate rewards of new tastes smell and textures
- D. Higher stress levels in contemporary society can lead to overeating
- E. All of the above
Explanation
Sedentary living, externally fixed meal patterns, highly varied rewarding foods, and stress are all environmental or contemporary influences that can promote overeating and obesity. Thus, all the listed explanations target environmental factors.
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