Children who grow up in ____________ families have higher rates of overweight and obesity than children on average.

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Children who grow up in low-income families have higher rates of overweight and obesity than children on average. This is due to a variety of factors including limited access to healthy foods, limited opportunities for physical activity, and greater exposure to stress and adversity. Children from high-income families may have more resources available to them to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Size of family (small or large) is not directly correlated with rates of overweight and obesity.

Children Who Grow Up in ____________ Families Have Higher Rates