Which of the following statements about childhood obesity is true?
A) Children who are overweight at age 3 are also at risk of being overweight at age 12.
B) There is no indication that overweight children will become overweight adults.
C) Obesity is not linked to type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes in children.
D) Obesity actually leads to a decrease in hypertension levels in children when they are 5 years of age.

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Research has shown that children who are overweight at age 3 are at a higher risk of being overweight at age 12. Option B is incorrect as there is evidence that childhood obesity increases the risk of becoming an overweight or obese adult. Option C is also incorrect as obesity is a known risk factor for type 2 diabetes in both children and adults. Option D is false as obesity is actually a risk factor for hypertension in children.

Which of the Following Statements About Childhood Obesity Is True