Which of the Following Statements About Weight in the Different

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about weight in the different phases of life is true?

• A) Childhood obesity is not a strong determinant for adult obesity.
• B) Girls experience an increase in body fat during puberty.
• C) Weight gained in early pregnancy always recedes following birth.
• D) Middle age is often a time of weight maintenance.

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Definitions:

Family Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that involves all members of a nuclear or extended family and aims at improving communication and resolving conflicts.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A type of mental health treatment aimed at enhancing well-being by changing negative feelings, actions, and beliefs.

Drug Therapy

The use of pharmaceutical drugs to treat or manage medical conditions, often involving specific medications for targeted symptoms or disease processes.

Binge Eating

The consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, accompanied by a sense of loss of control over eating.