Which statement provides the best operational definition of “childhood obesity”?
Options:
| a. Children who eat unhealthy foods and spend too much time watching television and playing video games b. A distressing trend that can lead to health issues including type 2 diabetes and heart disease c. Body weight at least 20% higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height d. The tendency of children today to weigh more than children of earlier generations |
The Correct Answer Is:
c. Body weight at least 20% higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height