Your Brother Was Happy to Report to You That Your

question 142

Multiple Choice

Your brother was happy to report to you that your 7-year-old niece and 8-year-old nephew both watch about 3 hours of educational television per day.He is convinced that this is a great way for his children to learn additional information that is not presented in school.You think that your niece and nephew are likely to __________.

• A)develop technical skills that other children their ages do not possess
• B)skip a grade level soon
• C)be at risk of becoming overweight or obese
• D)have high academic scores compared to their peers

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Definitions:

Environmental Assaults

External factors or actions that cause harm or damage to the environment and living organisms.

Free Radicals

Unstable atoms or molecules that can damage cells, contributing to aging and various diseases, caused by environmental factors and normal metabolic processes.

Disabilities

Conditions that limit a person’s physical, mental, or sensory abilities, affecting their daily life and potentially requiring special accommodations.

Life Expectancy

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