Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood. Which of the following would be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?
A. Most obese infants become normal weight preschoolers.
B. Fat cells can increase in number during infancy and adulthood.
C. If she limits calories during infancy, the growth of other organ systems may be restricted.
D. All of the above would be accurate information to share with the mother.
D. All of the above would be accurate information to share with the mother.
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