Which statement about childhood obesity rates in the United States is true?
A. Over half of all preschoolers are overweight, and over half of children age 6 and older are obese.
B. Over half of children age 6 to 11 are overweight, and most of those children are obese.
C. In older age groups, the percentage of overweight children who are obese is smaller than it is in younger age groups.
D. In older age groups, the percentage of overweight children who are obese is greater than it is in younger age groups.
Answer: D
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