Which of the following factors are believed to contribute to the preva

Which of the following factors are believed to contribute to the prevalence of overweight chil-dren seen in America today? (Select all that apply.)

1. Unavailability of high-nutrient-density foods
2. Reliance on food as a stress-coping mechanism
3. Decline in an interest in physically active hobbies
4. Reliance on fast foods for major portion of daily diet
5. Increased interest in passive, technology-driven activities
6. Reduced supervision in the home, especially during after-school hours

ANSWER

ANS: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
A combination of factors contributes to the problem, including a diet rich in high-calorie foods, inactivity, genetic predisposition, use of food as a coping mechanism for stress or boredom, and family and social factors. There is not a scarcity of healthy foods in this country.