Which of the following statements about childhood obesity is TRUE?
A) Children who are overweight at age five are also at risk of being overweight at age 14.
B) There is no indication that overweight young children will become overweight adults.
C) Obesity is not linked to type two (adult-onset) diabetes in children.
D) In 2005, the United States had the highest rate of child obesity in the world.

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Children who are overweight at age five are at risk of being overweight at age 14, as early childhood weight issues often persist into later childhood and adulthood.

Which of the Following Statements About Childhood Obesity Is TRUE