As a contributor to the ____ rate of obesity,over recent decades people have become ____ likely to prepare meals at home and ____ likely to buy meals away from home.

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The first blank requires a word that indicates that the rate of obesity has gone up, so the correct choice is increased. For the second blank, people have become less likely to prepare meals at home, as they rely more on fast food and takeout options. For the last blank, people have become more likely to buy meals away from home, which follows from the decreased likelihood of preparing meals at home. Thus, the correct answer choice is A.

As a Contributor to the ____ Rate of Obesity,over Recent