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Cameryn Schexnider
on Dec 25, 2024
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Whereas 40% of normal weight boys become overweight adults, the percentage of normal weight girls who become overweight as adults is
A) higher.
B) lower.
C) the same.
D) unknown, as no research has been conducted in this area.
Overweight Adults
Individuals aged 18 or older who have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 to 29.9, categorizing them as overweight.
Gender Differences
The distinctions in characteristics, roles, behavior, or physiological attributes typically associated with being male or female.
- Discern the elements that precipitate obesity in youth, with an emphasis on genetic inheritance, environmental influences, and behavior.
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JW
Learning Objectives
- Discern the elements that precipitate obesity in youth, with an emphasis on genetic inheritance, environmental influences, and behavior.