Why Is There a Growing Concern That Children Are Watching

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Multiple Choice

Why is there a growing concern that children are watching television commercials advertising unhealthy foods?

• A) Because of the international epidemic of obesity in children
• B) Because it makes it very difficult for parents to get children to eat their vegetables at dinner time
• C) Because these foods are generally much more expensive than healthy foods
• D) Because they are not as interested in watching the Veggie Tales show

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