It is important for teachers to encourage playing actively and getting sufficient sleep because

A. conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and mental health problems have their roots in early childhood.
B. if children do not learn these skills in preschool they will not practice them later.
C. most children come from homes that do not practice healthful living.
D. as they age children will develop increased susceptibility to certain infectious diseases.


Answer: A. conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and mental health problems have their roots in early childhood.

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