Which of the following statements about chronic disease risk is FALSE?
A) The longer someone has diabetes, the greater their risk of complications that can lead to the need for an amputation.
B) Elevated blood cholesterol levels during childhood are associated with higher mortality rate from heart disease as an adult.
C) Children with a blood pressure that is at the high end of normal are more likely to develop hypertension as an adult.
D) Children who drink high amounts of fruit juice are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as an adult.

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The statement that children who drink high amounts of fruit juice are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as an adult is false. While excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, including juice, is associated with increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, moderate consumption of 100% fruit juice is not.

Which of the Following Statements About Chronic Disease Risk Is