Type-2 diabetes is becoming more common in school-age American children because
A)there are more genetic anomalies caused by industrialization.
B)rates of infection by antibiotic-resistant bacteria are rising.
C)sugar has been replaced by high-fructose corn syrup in most foods.
D)more children are becoming obese.

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Type-2 diabetes is strongly associated with obesity and lack of physical activity. With the rise of sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy diets, more children are becoming overweight or obese, which increases their risk of developing type-2 diabetes.

Type-2 Diabetes Is Becoming More Common in School-Age American Children