The Most Important Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes in Children

question 45

Multiple Choice

The most important risk factor for type 2 diabetes in children is:

• A)food intolerances .
• B)high cholesterol.
• C)obesity.
• D)food allergies.
• E)parents who smoke indoors.

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Definitions:

Biofeedback

A technique that teaches individuals to control physiological processes such as heart rate or muscle tension through feedback from these processes.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, important in decision making, control of social behaviors, and expression of personality.

Amygdala

A part of the brain located within the temporal lobes, playing a key role in the processing of emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.

Cerebellum

A major feature of the hindbrain of all vertebrates that is responsible for motor control, coordination, precision, and accurate timing.