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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