Why Are Rates of Overweight and Obese Children Especially High

question 237

Multiple Choice

Why are rates of overweight and obese children especially high among African American and Latino children?

• A)They have no place to play outside.
• B)They are genetically more likely to become overweight and obese.
• C)Their mothers are less likely to prepare nutritious meals.
• D)They tend to watch the most television per day.

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