A Study by Duke University Researchers Who Examined the Records

question 53

Multiple Choice

A study by Duke University researchers who examined the records of nearly 12,000 university employees found that obese employees experienced medical costs that were more than __________ times higher than those of non-obese workers.

• A)two
• B)three
• C)four
• D)five

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Definitions:

Overprotective

Describing behavior that is excessively protective, potentially smothering or hindering development due to a lack of exposure to risk.

Self-Reliance

The reliance on one's own powers, resources, or efforts, often emphasizing independence and personal responsibility.

Toddlers

Young children, typically between the ages of one and three, who are in the early stages of learning to walk.

Temperament

An individual’s inherent personality traits, particularly in regard to their emotional and behavioral responses.