Question

the graph indicates the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents in the united states from 2009 to 2010.
which inference can be made about this data?
a large difference in obesity diagnoses exists within the male group.
healthy eating habits should be encouraged and implemented early in life.
obesity is much higher in teenage girls than in teenage boys.
teenagers have a minimal risk of developing obesity as they reach adulthood.

Explanation:

The bar graph shows obesity prevalence across different age groups (2 - 5, 6 - 11, 12 - 19). Obesity rates are high even in young children (e.g., 2 - 5 age group has notable percentages). Encouraging healthy eating early can potentially lower obesity rates as children grow. Other options like differences within male groups (no gender - specific data in graph), minimal risk for teenagers (graph shows 12 - 19 has significant percentages), or girls vs boys (no gender split in data) are not supported.

Answer:

Healthy eating habits should be encouraged and implemented early in life.