Grace is a white female from a family that is considered to be in the highest socioeconomic status. She does not have any special nutritional needs and gets good medical care. Based on the relationship between socioeconomic status and obesity, what can we conclude about Grace's obesity risk?
a. Grace is not any more or less likely to be obese compared to her peers.
b. Grace is more likely to be obese because adolescents in high SES families are not monitored as much.
c. Grace is more likely to be obese because of access to all the food she desires.
d. Grace is less likely to be obese than her peers.
Answer: d. Grace is less likely to be obese than her peers.
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