China has experienced skyrocketing rates of obesity over the last 30 years. How do researchers explain this phenomenon?
a. The Chinese population is more sedentary than other Asian people.
b. The rise of Western-style fast food restaurants has become increasingly popular in China.
c. The rise of technology such as automated transportation has reduced the amount of daily exercise for Chinese citizens.
d. The Chinese diet tends to have a large percentage of starchy, high-carbohydrate foods, which leads to more overall calories per serving.
b. The rise of Western-style fast food restaurants has become increasingly popular in China.
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