Which of the following factors BEST characterize a transitioning region in which the nutrition paradox is common?

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The nutrition paradox refers to a situation where individuals in a transitioning region experience both undernutrition due to lack of access to nutritious foods and overnutrition due to an increased availability of energy-dense foods. Therefore, the best factor that characterizes such a region is decreased physical activity combined with increased intake of energy-dense foods, as described in option D. Option A is incorrect because it only reflects one aspect of overnutrition (i.e., added sugars) while ignoring the role of overall energy intake. Option B is incorrect because it suggests decreased reliance on carbohydrates, which is not a necessary characteristic of a transitioning region that experiences the nutrition paradox. Option C is also incorrect because increased physical activity may not necessarily lead to improved nutritional outcomes if the availability of staple foods is also decreased.

Which of the Following Factors BEST Characterize a Transitioning Region