Research on Indigenous Populations Indicates That Overweight and Obese Children

question 62

Multiple Choice

Research on Indigenous populations indicates that overweight and obese children score lower on

• A)self-construal.
• B)self-esteem related to their physical appearance only.
• C)four specific self-esteem domains.
• D)global self-concept.

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Definitions:

Native Language

The first language a person learns to speak in early childhood, which often shapes their social identity and cultural affiliation.

Chorion

The outermost membrane surrounding an embryo in mammals, including humans, contributing to the formation of the placenta.

Placenta

This organ, developing within the uterus during pregnancy, functions to feed the fetus with necessary nutrients and oxygen and clear out its waste products.