Why is obesity in children difficult to treat successfully?
a. Favorite foods often are not nutritionally complete.
b. Children lack the support of caregivers who understand nutrition and food preparation.
c. Most overweight children are not interested in losing weight.
d. Physical exercise is difficult.
B
Factors contributing to obesity include overconsumption of food, a sedentary lifestyle, lack of support from caregivers who understand nutrition and food preparation, unstructured meals, genetic predisposition, and peer pressure.
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