Children who have higher BMIs,hypertension,and glucose intolerance have

A) an increased life expectancy.
B) a life expectancy of 2 to 5 years less than their peers.
C) a life expectancy that is decreased by over 25%.
D) no greater risk factors than other children but should lose weight.

Concrete Operational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 7 and 12, where children gain a better understanding of logical operations and are no longer fooled by appearances.

Hypothetical Thinking

The capacity to consider possibilities, scenarios, or outcomes that are not based upon actual events or experiences.

Inductive Reasoning

A reasoning method where several assumptions, considered true or frequently accurate, are merged to reach a particular outcome.