There Are Three Critical Periods in Which Weight Gain Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

There are three critical periods in which weight gain is associated with increased risk of adult obesity. Which one of the following is NOT considered one of these critical periods?

• A) gestation and early infancy
• B) toddlerhood (2-3 years of age)
• C) early childhood (5-7 years of age)
• D) adolescence

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