Michelle has three children who all have been identified by their pediatrician as at risk for obesity. Based on the research on childhood obesity, a suggestions the pediatrician most likely gave to Michelle is that the children ______.
A) watch certain television shows targeted at messages of health and nutrition
B) see a therapist to boost their self-esteem
C) play video games targeted at teaching about health
D) have a home-cooked evening meal with her each night

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Research suggests that eating home-cooked meals as a family can decrease the risk of childhood obesity. Therefore, it is likely that the pediatrician suggested Michelle have a home-cooked evening meal with her children each night. The other options mentioned do not have strong research support for being effective in preventing obesity in children.

Michelle Has Three Children Who All Have Been Identified by Their