Studies of Japanese, Swiss, and American children showed that

A) overweight children became overweight adults regardless of where they lived.
B) poor healthcare in the U.S., but not in other countries, contributed to obesity.
C) children in the U.S. did not become obese adults, but those in other countries did.
D) becoming obese as an adult varied by culture.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, increasing the risk of health problems.

Cultural Variation

Differences in social behaviors, practices, beliefs, and values among various cultures.

Healthcare

The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community through services offered by professionals in medicine, nursing, dentistry, and allied health.