Parents can avoid childhood obesity by NOT forcing their children to _____ and by encouraging their children to _____.

• A. Consume three meals daily; Snack throughout the day
• B. Eat more than they need; Move more and play actively
• C. Do exercise; Eat more carbohydrates
• D. Participate in sports; Play video games

Answer: (B)

This question focuses on energy balance and how parental guidance shapes healthy weight in children. Childhood obesity tends to result when calories consumed exceed calories burned over time. Forcing a child to eat more than they need increases calorie intake, which can contribute to excess body fat. At the same time, encouraging children to move more and be physically active raises energy expenditure, helping to maintain a healthier weight. So the best approach is to avoid pressuring them to eat more than they need and to promote active movement and play. The other options imply increasing calorie intake or promoting sedentary behavior, which do not support obesity prevention.