The increasingly high rate of overweight and obesity among Americans is primarily due to

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The best choice is B, lifestyle, as it is a major contributing factor to the high rate of overweight and obesity among Americans. Factors such as sedentary behavior, unhealthy food choices, and lack of physical activity all play a role in the development of overweight and obesity. While genetics and metabolism can play a small role in weight gain, they are not the primary reasons for the high rates of overweight and obesity in the United States. Increased income inequality may have an impact on access to healthy food options but is not the primary cause of obesity.

The Increasingly High Rate of Overweight and Obesity Among Americans