Which Statement About the Consequences of Obesity Is True

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the consequences of obesity is true?

• A) Obese children and adolescents report fewer school difficulties.
• B) In most cases, obese children are not at risk for health problems.
• C) In Western societies, obese children are stereotyped as lazy, self-doubting, and deceitful.
• D) Persistent obesity has no relationship to serious psychological disorders.

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