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Chapter 18, Problem 3TC
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To determine:

The hypothesis that would test to see if there is a relationship between taste bud density and obesity.

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The tongue contains numerous taste buds to detect the various taste of food we consume. According to the available investigation reports, it was suggested that obesity may affect taste satiety, diminishing sensitivity to both sweet and fatty flavors. Another study reveals that the obese children have less sensitive taste buds than normal-weight children.

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