Adolescence Is a Critical Juncture in Health Because

Adolescence is a critical juncture in health because:

A) parents no longer have any influence over teens' health habits.
B) adolescents in the United States are more likely to smoke than teens in other countries.
C) teens need optimum health in order for their reproductive capacities to develop properly.
D) the early formation of healthy lifestyle patterns can prevent or delay disease and disability in adulthood.