Research on obesity has found that obese people ____.

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Research has found that there may be a genetic component to obesity, meaning that some people may be predisposed to gain weight more easily than others. This does not necessarily mean that all obese people have a genetic predisposition, but it is a factor that has been identified. Option A is not entirely accurate, as obese people may not necessarily eat more of every food offered to them, but may consume more high-calorie, high-fat foods. Option B is not entirely accurate as obesity affects both sexes. Option D is also not entirely accurate, as obese people may have a higher set-point or a altered set-point for weight regulation compared to normal-weight individuals.

Research on Obesity Has Found That Obese People ____