Sentence Correction

[amits428]

Hi,

Could you please explain why option E is incorrect for the question below? the 2 noun forms appear to be parallel.


Two new studies indicate that many people become obese more due to the fact that their bodies burn calories too slowly than overeating.

(A) due to the fact that their bodies burn calories too slowly than overeating
(B) due to their bodies burning calories too slowly than to eating too much
(C) because their bodies burn calories too slowly than that they are overeaters
(D) because their bodies burn calories too slowly than because they eat too much
(E) because of their bodies burning calories too slowly than because of their eating too much.

Thanks,
Amit

[StaceyKoprince]

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