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NguyenJ

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on: Jul 12, 2018
The concept of adaptive thermogenesis attempts to explain how
 
  A) genetics influences childhood obesity.
  B) thin people can consume large amounts of calories without gaining weight.
  C) people's bodies conserve calories in very hot and very cold environments.
  D) metabolic rate slows down as we age.

Question 2

The increasingly high rate of overweight and obesity among Americans is primarily due to
 
  A) heredity.
  B) lifestyle.
  C) metabolism.
  D) increased income inequality.


karmakat49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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