Which of the Following Statements About Childhood Obesity Is True

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about childhood obesity is true?

• A) Children who are overweight at age 3 are also at risk of being overweight at age 12.
• B) There is no indication that overweight children will become overweight adults.
• C) Obesity is not linked to type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes in children.
• D) Obesity actually leads to a decrease in hypertension levels in children when they are 5 years of age.

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Definitions:

Childbearing Years

The age span, typically between late teens and late 30s, during which a woman has the biological capability to conceive and bear children.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human in the uterus from the end of the embryonic stage (about 8 weeks after conception) until birth.

External Stimulation

Involves sensory input from the environment that influences a person's physical or psychological state.

Teratogens

Environmental influences or agents that can damage the embryo or fetus.