Which of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About Weight

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate statement about weight issues in middle childhood?

A) Obesity most likely results from a genetic predisposition that promotes overeating.
B) Most children who are overweight in middle childhood will become average-weight adults.
C) Increasing a child's level of exercise and changing their eating habits will not overcome obesity in adulthood, because metabolic rates change throughout the lifespan.
D) Fear of developing an unattractive body may lead some children to diet or to become dissatisfied with their weight and physical appearance.