Question

why is there a growing concern over the physical fitness of children and adolescents?
a. children and adolescents are overly concerned with exercise and fitness.
b. a combination of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are leading to greater occurrences of obesity in children and adolescents.
c. children and adolescents are getting too much of the wrong kind of exercise.
d. although the diets of children and adolescents have improved over the years, participation in exercise has decreased.
please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

• Option A: Over - concern with exercise is not the reason for growing fitness concern.
• Option B: Poor nutrition (e.g., high - calorie, low - nutrient foods) and sedentary lifestyle (less physical activity, more screen time) lead to obesity, which is a major health issue.
• Option C: There is no indication that children/adolescents are getting "too much wrong - kind exercise" as a main concern.
• Option D: If diets have improved, it would not be a major factor for the growing concern about physical fitness in the context of the question.

Answer:

B. A combination of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are leading to greater occurrences of obesity in children and adolescents.