Studies following children over time have found that a reduction in family income in early childhood

A. increases the child's risk for undernourishment.
B. increases the likelihood that an overweight or obese child will lose weight.
C. increases the child's risk for overweight and obesity.
D. decreases the child's risk for overweight and obesity.


Answer: C

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