Public health officials believe that the current levels of obesity among children and adults in the United States can be attributed to which of the following?
A)Increased genetic propensity to obesity
B)Cultural norms that value hearty appetites and plentiful food
C)Rejection of thin,angular body images
D)Decreased physical activity and increased consumption of high-calorie convenience food

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Public health officials believe that the current levels of obesity among children and adults in the United States are primarily due to decreased physical activity and increased consumption of high-calorie convenience food. This is supported by numerous studies and data showing a correlation between sedentary lifestyles and high-calorie diets with obesity rates. While genetic factors and cultural norms may contribute to obesity, they are not considered the primary drivers of the epidemic. Rejection of thin body images may also contribute to body dissatisfaction and unhealthy eating behaviors, but it is not considered a significant factor in the overall obesity epidemic.

Public Health Officials Believe That the Current Levels of Obesity