The Reason That the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

question 48

Multiple Choice

The reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not have a category for obese children and adolescents is because

• A)it is not possible to determine which children and adolescents are obese.
• B)the stigma of the word obese is thought to be harmful.
• C)there are no obese children and adolescents in the United States.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Physical Well-being

A state of health and fitness, characterized by the absence of illness and the robustness of the physical body.

Personal Sources

Information or advice obtained from personal contacts or experiences, rather than from official documents or professional literature.

Stress

A physical or emotional response to external or internal pressures, often resulting in tension or strain.

Self-assessment

Self-assessment is the process of evaluating one's own abilities, performance, and qualities, often for the purpose of personal development or goal setting.