Problems associated with the so-called thrifty-gene is associated with __________.
A) obesity
B) diets of excess
C) diabetes
D) all of these

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The thrifty-gene hypothesis suggests that there are certain genes that predispose individuals to store energy efficiently, which may have been advantageous in times of feast and famine. However, in modern times of abundance, this can lead to obesity, particularly when coupled with diets of excess, and increase the risk of developing diabetes. Thus, all of the given answers are associated with the problems of the thrifty-gene hypothesis.

Problems Associated with the So-Called Thrifty-Gene Is Associated with __________