Jack Is an Overweight Child, but His Parents Think It

question 31

Multiple Choice

Jack is an overweight child, but his parents think it is cute and assume he will outgrow this as time passes. What do you think his pediatrician will say?

• A) The parents are right and an overweight baby is adorable.
• B) Jack will likely be an overweight adult if his parents don't stop overfeeding him.
• C) Jack needs to eat as much food as he wants since he is growing.
• D) Jack will never be an overweight adult since his parents are not overweight.

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