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vicotolentino

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on: Aug 20, 2018
An environmental factor that has contributed to the increasing prevalence of obesity is the:
 
  a. increased seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables.
  b. relatively low increase in the price of sugar-sweetened beverages.
  c. increased use of genetically engineered foods.
  d. inborn preference for foods made with high-fructose corn syrup.

Question 2

A hormone that is related to the amount of body fat is:
 
  a. insulin.
  b. lipase.
  c. estrogen.
  d. leptin.


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Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


vicotolentino

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Joy Chen

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