Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Weight

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about weight issues in middle childhood?

• A) Obesity most likely results from a genetic predisposition that promotes overeating.
• B) Most children who are overweight in middle childhood will become average-weight adults.
• C) Increasing a child's level of exercise and changing their eating habits will not overcome obesity in adulthood, because metabolic rates change throughout the lifespan.
• D) Fear of developing an unattractive body may lead some children to diet or to become dissatisfied with their weight and physical appearance.