The case of the Pima Indians of Arizona demonstrates how
A)genetic factors largely determine obesity
B)personality and genetic factors can interact to produce obesity
C)genetic and environmental factors can interact to produce obesity
D)environmental and personality factors can interact to produce obesity

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The case of the Pima Indians illustrates the interaction between genetic predispositions and environmental changes, such as diet and lifestyle shifts, in contributing to high rates of obesity. This population, genetically predisposed to store fat efficiently due to their ancestors' desert living conditions, faced significant increases in obesity rates when their traditional lifestyle was altered, particularly by the introduction of a Western diet.

The Case of the Pima Indians of Arizona Demonstrates How