Why are there so many obese children in the United States?

What will be an ideal response?


A good answer would include the following key points:
- School-age children in the United States tend to engage in relatively little exercise and are not particularly fit.
- Many children engage in sedentary activities, i.e., watching television or working on a computer, that provides no exercise and, in addition, promote snacking while engaging in the activity.

Psychology

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When can infants usually sit up by themselves (without assistance)?

a. By about 3 months b. Not until 9-10 months c. As soon as they are old enough to lift their heads and torsos off the ground d. Usually around 7 months

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Dr. Martin uses systematic desensitization to help persons overcome phobias, cognitive restructuring to help alleviate the symptoms of depression, and free association to help people gain insight into their unconscious. Dr. Martin takes a(n) _____ approach to psychotherapy.

A) psychodynamic B) eclectic C) cognitive D) behavioural

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