Christine Is an Obese 12-Year-Old

question 49

Multiple Choice

Christine is an obese 12-year-old. What is one prediction about her health as an adult that cannot be made?

• A) She faces the possibility of developing diabetes.
• B) There are no possible serious health risks that she will face in adulthood
• C) She may have high cholesterol.
• D) She may have high blood pressure.

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Simple Linear Regression Model

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