Mrs Layton Is a 33-Year-Old Patient Who Is Obese

question 17

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Layton is a 33-year-old patient who is obese. Most adult obesity begins:

• A) in adolescence.
• B) in childhood.
• C) after the skeletal growth is completed.
• D) once sexual maturation is complete.

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