​When Overweight Children Attempt to Lose Weight

question 105

Multiple Choice

​When overweight children attempt to lose weight,

• A) ​they are typically less successful in their attempts than adults.
• B) ​they succeed in behavioral programs involving family.
• C) ​boys succeed in their attempts, but girls do not.
• D) ​they tend to become diabetic after losing about 10% of their body weight.

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