Which of the Following Statements Regarding Children's Food Intake and Health

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding children's food intake and health status is true?

• A)Children are lighter today than they were 20 years ago.
• B)The prevalence of overweight in children 6 to 11 years of age and adolescents has tripled over the last three decades.
• C)Changes in children's weight status can be largely explained by genetics.
• D)The increase in children's weight status can be blamed entirely on poor parenting skills.

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