Pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus, rarely seen before in children, are now being diagnosed in children as young as 10 years of age. Which of the following factors is/are related to the diagnosis?
A) premature birth
B) exercise patterns
C) lack of fiber in diet and poor bowel habits throughout childhood
D) nutrition, exercise, and weight
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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