Respond to each item. Each response should be concise and 2-3 paragraphs in length.

Use MS Word to write your responses, and submit your answers to all three questions in one Word document.

Copy and paste each question into the document, so your Instructor can see which questions you are answering.

Explain how the rates of childhood obesity in the U.S. have changed in the last 30 years. Then, identify and briefly describe three factors that have contributed to the prevalence of childhood obesity in the U.S.

Describe two physical and two psychological and/or social effects of obesity on children.

Identify and explain three specific ways in which a child's cultural and/or socioeconomic status might influence his or her likelihood of being overweight or obese.