In industrialized nations, studies confirm that
A) heredity accounts for excessive weight gain.
B) obesity risk is greatest for individuals living in economically well-off households.
C) parental feeding practices have little impact on childhood obesity.
D) children of mothers who smoked during pregnancy are more likely to be overweight.

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Studies confirm that children of mothers who smoked during pregnancy are more likely to be overweight, due to a variety of potential factors such as altered metabolism and increased inflammation. However, heredity alone does not account for excessive weight gain and parental feeding practices do have a significant impact on childhood obesity. The relationship between obesity risk and household income is nuanced and varies depending on factors such as access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity.

In Industrialized Nations, Studies Confirm That