Prevention Programs for Overweight Should Begin in Childhood Because

question 3

Multiple Choice

Prevention programs for overweight should begin in childhood because:

• A) this is the best time to prevent the development of excess fat cells.
• B) children and adolescents who are obese are more likely to be obese as adults.
• C) children have an easier time exercising.
• D) both a and b.

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Definitions:

Colonizing Nations

Countries that establish and maintain colonies in other lands, typically to exploit resources and spread their influence.

Core

The central, most important, or foundational part of something, often referring to the main area of concentration in a field of study or the primary group within a society.

Semiperiphery

Countries that occupy an intermediate position in the global economic system, neither fully developed nor among the least developed.

Periphery

In the context of world systems theory, refers to countries that are less developed, often exploited for their resources by more developed core countries, and have weaker economic and political systems.