Which of the Following Statements About Pediatric Obesity Is TRUE

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about pediatric obesity is TRUE?

• A) About 45% of obese children maintain their higher weight as adults.
• B) Because early intervention is not typically effective against pediatric obesity, pediatricians recommend delaying intervention until early to mid-adolescence.
• C) About 17% of U.S. children and adolescents age 2 to 19 years are classified as obese.
• D) The prevalence of class 1, 2, and 3 obesity has declined modestly over the past decade.

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