For each of the following statements, select the answer that correctly identifies the cause and effect.
-The number of obese Americans has risen because many people are consuming too many calories and avoiding exercise.
A) Cause: The number of obese Americans has risen
Effect: Many people are consuming too many calories and avoiding exercise
B) Cause: Many people are consuming too many calories and avoiding exercise
Effect: The number of obese Americans has risen

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The statement clearly states that the cause is people consuming too many calories and avoiding exercise, which leads to the effect of an increase in the number of obese Americans. Therefore, the correct choice is B.

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