Children with BMI-For-Age Percentiles > 99th Percentile Are More Likely

question 7

True/False

Children with BMI-for-age percentiles > 99th percentile are more likely to have more than one chronic disease risk factor.

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Definitions:

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression by correcting chemical imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain.

Unpleasant Side Effects

undesirable reactions or consequences that may occur in addition to the intended effect of a medication or treatment.

2 Or 3 Weeks

A time frame spanning approximately fourteen to twenty-one days.

Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

A class of drugs typically used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain.