Many factors contribute to obesity, including diet and a lack of physical activity. Because these factors interact in complex ways, it is difficult to say exactly how each factor contributes. Still, many experts believe a large part of the blame belongs to sugary drinks and food. This is partly because people simply eat too much of them. Some experts believe that sugary drinks and foods are the direct cause of obesity. Which sentence from the selection reveals the opposite belief? A Many factors contribute to obesity, including diet and a A lack of physical activity B A high-sugar diet can also increase triglyceride levels. Every year, Americans spend billions on medical costs C and lose many hours of work time due to the effects of obesity. D These snack items are heavily advertised and are often served in large portion sizes.

## Step 1<br />The problem asks us to identify the sentence that presents a belief that contrasts with the idea that sugary drinks and foods are the direct cause of obesity. <br /><br />## Step 2<br />Option A states that many factors contribute to obesity, including diet and a lack of physical activity. This sentence does not directly address the role of sugary drinks and foods in causing obesity, but rather suggests that there are multiple factors that contribute to obesity.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option B discusses the impact of a high-sugar diet on triglyceride the economic consequences of obesity. This sentence does not directly address the role of sugary drinks and foods in causing obesity, but rather discusses the broader implications of a high-sugar diet and obesity.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option advertising and portion sizes of snack items. This sentence does not directly address the role of sugary drinks and foods in causing obesity, but rather discusses the marketing and portion sizes of snack items.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option D states that these snack items are heavily advertised and are often served in large portion sizes. This sentence does not directly address the role of sugary drinks and foods in causing obesity, but rather discusses the marketing and portion sizes of snack items.