Your neighbors eat out quite a bit, and most of it is fast food. Their 8-year-old daughter is diagnosed as obese by her doctor. Which of the following statements is most accurate?
a. They should not be concerned because most children outgrow their obesity.
b. As long as they emphasize that "beauty is from within," they should not be concerned about emotional problems.
c. They should be concerned because she is at heightened risk for kidney failure and blindness.
d. They should be concerned because of an increased chance of ADHD correlated with the stress of being obese.
Answer: C
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a. Mom comes home and criticizes Matt's cleaning technique. b. Mom comes home and pays Matt ten dollars for his work. c. Mom comes home and doesn't mention the clean house. d. Mom comes home and thanks Matt helping with chores.