Which Statement Regarding Children Whose Parents Overregulate Their Eating Behavior

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding children whose parents overregulate their eating behavior is TRUE?

• A) They are less likely to struggle with their weight as adults.
• B) They are better at regulating their own food intake.
• C) They are less likely to struggle with their weight as adults and are better at regulating their own food intake.
• D) They are more likely to have a higher BMI and other risk factors for adult obesity.

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Regression Technique

A statistical method used to estimate the relationships between independent variables and a dependent variable, helping in prediction and forecasting.

Linear Trend Line

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Quadratic Trend Line

A parabola that best fits the data in a scatterplot, used to model relationships that follow a quadratic pattern, showing accelerations or decelerations in trends.

Mean Absolute Deviation

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