Which of the Following Factors Predicts Excessive Weight Gain During

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors predicts excessive weight gain during childhood and more than doubles the chance that a young child will become an obese adult?

• A) parental obesity
• B) dietary intake
• C) cultural background
• D) physical inactivity

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