Your brother was happy to report to you that your 7-year-old niece and 8-year-old nephew both watch about 3 hours of educational television per day. He is convinced that this is a great way for his children to learn additional information that is not presented in school. You think that your niece and nephew are likely to __________.

A. develop technical skills that other children their ages do not possess
B. skip a grade level soon
C. become overweight or obese
D. be two of the smartest children at their schools


Answer: C

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