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K@ · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Describe two general sets of problems that overweight youth face, and explain how these problems detract from healthy development.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The description students who are in danger of failing to complete their education with a level of skills necessary to survive in a modern technological society best describes which of the following?

a. Low-SES students
b. Cultural minority students
c. Students with ineffective learning styles
d. Students placed at risk

morganmarie791 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

First, overweight youth face health problems, such as high cholesterol and blood pressure, and they often become heavy adults with additional health issues, such as heart disease and diabetes. Second, overweight youth face social problems, such as peer rejection and negative perceptions. For example, some research indicates that overweight people are unconsciously perceived as less intelligent than their normal-weight peers.

Answer to Question 2

d