Obese children
A) are at a risk for social difficulties, but not emotional problems.
B) are likely to have at least one obese parent.
C) usually decide when to eat on the basis of hunger.
D) are less likely than average-weight peers to spend many hours watching television.

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Research has shown that children with at least one obese parent are more likely to be obese themselves. Option A is not correct as obese children are at a risk for both social and emotional difficulties. Option C is also not correct as obese children may eat for many reasons other than hunger such as emotional eating. Option D is not correct as obese children are more likely to spend more time watching television and engaging in sedentary activities.

Obese Children