Which risk factor is associated with higher rates of obesity in adolescence?
A) diets too low in iron
B) decreased participation in family meals
C) decrease in screen time.
D) high socioeconomic status

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Studies have shown that decreased participation in family meals is associated with higher rates of obesity in adolescence. This may be due to less exposure to healthy food choices and less monitoring of food intake by parents during meal times. A, C, and D are not consistently associated with higher rates of obesity in adolescence.

Which Risk Factor Is Associated with Higher Rates of Obesity