Which Factor Predicts Excessive Weight Gain During Childhood and More

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which factor 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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Definitions:

Skin Wound

A break or opening in the skin that results from injury or surgical incision.

Blood Clot

A mass of blood cells and coagulation factors that form to stop bleeding and facilitate healing.

Malignant Tumor

A cancerous growth capable of invading nearby tissues and spreading to different body parts, posing serious health risks.

Epithelial Tissue

A protective tissue that covers the body surface, lines internal organs, and forms glandular tissue.