Scientists have studied the effects of television watching on the metabolic rate of children and its potential implications for childhood obesity. In a study of 15 obese children and 16 normal weight children, it was found that the metabolic rate of all children significantly decreased while watching television compared to their metabolic rate when they were at normal rest. The drop was greater for obese children, but the difference in drops between the two groups of children was not statistically significant. What is a reasonable conclusion to draw from this study?

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The study found that the metabolic rate of all children, including both obese and normal weight, decreased while watching television compared to their metabolic rate at rest. This suggests that television watching may be a factor to consider when studying the potential causes of childhood obesity. The study did not compare television watching to the overconsumption of sugary foods, so option C is not a reasonable conclusion to draw. Option A is not supported by the study's findings, and option B is not a direct conclusion that can be drawn from the study.

Scientists Have Studied the Effects of Television Watching on the Metabolic