Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Obesity in Childhood

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of obesity in childhood?

• A)The typical obese child does not learn food behaviors from his family
• B)A nonobese child of nonobese parents has a less than 10% chance of becoming obese in adulthood
• C)An obese adolescent with one obese parent has virtually a 100% chance of becoming obese in adulthood
• D)The typical obese child today has approximately the same energy intake as did children 30 years ago

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Definitions:

Hostile Attribution Bias

Hostile attribution bias is the tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having hostile intent, even when the behavior could be interpreted neutrally or positively.

External Events

Occurrences or incidents outside an individual's control that impact their feelings, thoughts, or actions.

Fight or Flight Syndrome

A physiological reaction to perceived danger, where the body prepares to either confront the threat or escape from it.

Tend and Befriend Syndrome

A behavioral response to stress that involves seeking social support and nurturing others.