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. prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents age in years: 2 - 19 2 - 5 6 - 11 12 - 19

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• For the option "A large difference in obesity diagnoses exists within the male group": Looking at the "Boys" bar - the values (18.6 for 2 - 19, 14.4 for 2 - 5, 19.6 for 6 - 11, 20.1 for 12 - 19) do not show a large difference.
• For the option "Healthy eating habits should be encouraged and implemented early in life": Since there is a non - negligible percentage of obesity in young age groups (e.g., 12.1% for 2 - 5 in "All" group), promoting healthy habits early makes sense.
• For the option "Obesity is much higher in teenage girls than in teenage boys": The value for 12 - 19 in boys is 20.1 and in girls is 17.1. So, it's not higher in girls.
• For the option "Teenagers have a minimal risk of developing obesity as they reach adulthood": The data is only for 2009 - 2010 and doesn't predict future (adulthood) risk.

Answer:

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