A Factor During Infancy That May Decrease the Risk of Obesity

question 27

Multiple Choice

A factor during infancy that may decrease the risk of obesity during childhood and adolescence is:

• A) feeding on demand.
• B) feeding on a schedule.
• C) exclusive bottle feeding.
• D) exclusive breastfeeding.

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Definitions:

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

A psychological disorder wherein a caregiver fabricates, exaggerates, or induces health problems in those they are caring for, often for attention or sympathy.

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition where a person experiences neurological symptoms, such as paralysis or blindness, without a neurological diagnosis.

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A chronic condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious, undiagnosed medical illness.

Factitious Disorder

A psychiatric condition wherein individuals deliberately produce, feign, or exaggerate symptoms of illness in themselves to assume a sick role and receive medical attention.