Which of the following statements about childhood obesity is true?
A)Children who are overweight at age 3 are also at the 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 decrease in hypertension levels in children when they are 5 years of age.

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Studies have shown that children who are overweight at a young age, as early as age 3, are more likely to be overweight or obese later in life.

Answer: B 
 There is actually a strong correlation between childhood and adult obesity, and overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults.

Answer: C 
 Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes in children, and overweight children are more likely to develop this condition.

Answer: None of the above 
 Option D is incorrect, as obesity can actually increase the risk of hypertension in children. The other options are incomplete, as they present false or incomplete information.

Which of the Following Statements About Childhood Obesity Is True