Explain how the rates of childhood obesity in the U.S. have changed in the last 30 years. Then, identify and briefly describe three factors that have contributed to the prevalence of childhood obesity in the U.S.

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  1. Explain how the rates of childhood obesity in the U.S. have changed in the last 30 years. Then, identify and briefly describe three factors that have contributed to the prevalence of childhood obesity in the U.S.
  2. Describe two physical and two psychological and/or social effects of obesity on children.
  3. Identify and explain three specific ways in which a child’s cultural and/or socioeconomic status might influence his or her likelihood of being overweight or obese.
 

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