Kevin suffers from food insecurity, and he is likely to become an obese child. What accounts for the relationship between food insecurity and child obesity?
A. Lack of regular food leads food-insecure children to overeat as adults.
B. Parents in food-insecure families tend to sacrifice their own dietary needs and overfeed their children.
C. Genetic factors in the parents make the child more likely to become obese.
D. Parents in food-insecure families tend to buy fewer vegetables and more unhealthy treats when money is available.
Answer: D
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