Recent research indicates that about 12 percent of U.S.kindergarten children were obese.By age 14,the percentage increased to approximately
A)10 percent.
B)20 percent.
C)50 percent.
D)75 percent.

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The question states that at age 14, the percentage of obese children increases from 12 percent in kindergarten. The only answer choice that reflects an increase is B, which states that the percentage increases to 20 percent. Answer choices C and D are unlikely as they represent much larger increases than what is typically seen over a 9-year period. Answer choice A is incorrect as it suggests a decrease in the percentage of obese children, which is not supported by the information given.

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