Question

nutrition food and wellness
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which factor most contributes to the increasing weight problem among many americans?
o people are paying more and more attention to the nutrition facts panels on food.
o nutrition guidelines do not take into account differences in body size, age, and gender.
o people have become accustomed to eating larger serving sizes and portions of food.
o federal nutrition guidelines change too often for people to consistently follow.

Explanation:

• Paying attention to Nutrition Facts panels would likely help with weight management, not contribute to weight problems.
• Nutrition guidelines not accounting for differences in body size, age, and gender is a less direct and major factor compared to actual eating habits.
• Eating larger serving sizes and portions directly leads to consuming more calories, which is a key factor in weight gain.
• Federal nutrition guidelines changing too often is not a primary factor in the increasing weight problem as people's eating behavior (like portion sizes) is more immediate.

Answer:

People have become accustomed to eating larger serving sizes and portions of food.