According to data from 2007 to 2008, the average HEI score for children aged 2–17 years was 49.8 out of 100, indicating that _____.

A. they were overweight
B. their diets needed improvement
C. about 66% of their calories were coming from fat
D. 66% of these children ate fast food everyday
E. they were at risk for developing diabetes


Answer: B

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