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BRWH

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List at least four factors that affect body weight and a person's tendency to become overweight or obese.
 
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Question 2

Being quick to anger, distrusting others, and having a cynical attitude are toxic characteristics of which personality type?
 
  A) Type A
  B) Type B
  C) Type C
  D) Type D


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

(any four or more of the following):
1. Genetic factors/heredity
2. Physiological factors such as metabolism and hormonal influences
3. Number and size of fat cells
4. Environmental factors such as easy access to high-calorie foods
5. Family influences and eating habits
6. Psychological factors
7. Economic factors
8. Lifestyle factors such as activity level and exercise

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BRWH

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

tanna.moeller

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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