Which of the following factors predicts excessive weight gain during childhood and more than doubles the chance that a young child will become an obese adult?

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Parental obesity is the strongest predictor of excessive weight gain in childhood and the highest risk factor for becoming an obese adult, with the risk being more than doubled. Dietary intake, race/ethnicity, and physical inactivity are also important factors in childhood obesity, but not as strongly correlated with adult obesity as parental obesity.

Which of the Following Factors Predicts Excessive Weight Gain During