Question

select the text that has a more objective tone. obesity is the result of caloric imbalance—it occurs when too few calories are expended for the amount of calories consumed. this imbalance can be caused by various genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors. if 70% of us are overweight in this country, why are there so many willing to fat - shame people who are not remotely obese? maybe its easier to criticize others for carrying extra weight than to admit we have a weight problem ourselves. because it is abundantly clear we are wallowing in denial. from carol costello, \america: too fat to fight,\ copyright 2015 by cable news network and from centers for disease control and prevention, \childhood obesity facts\

Explanation:

The first text presents factual information about the cause of obesity (caloric imbalance due to genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors) without personal opinions or emotional - laden language. The second text includes speculation ("Maybe it's easier...") and a judgment - laden tone about people's behavior regarding fat - shaming.

Answer:

Obesity is the result of caloric imbalance—it occurs when too few calories are expended for the amount of calories consumed. This imbalance can be caused by various genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors.