Question

14,293 Learners found this answer helpful

which would explain why there is a growing trend of obesity in kids aged 2 - 19?
youth are at a lower risk of developing chronic diseases later in life.
unhealthy eating choices are more prevalent due to an increase in availability and accessibility.
youth aged 2 to 19 years are less likely to consume unhealthy foods.
the youth, in this age group, are more likely to participate in regular exercise.

Explanation:

An increase in the availability and accessibility of unhealthy foods leads to more prevalence of unhealthy eating choices, which can contribute to the growing obesity trend in kids aged 2 - 19. Lower risk of chronic diseases later in life does not explain obesity. Less likelihood to consume unhealthy foods and more likelihood to participate in regular exercise would reduce obesity, not increase it.

Answer:

Unhealthy eating choices are more prevalent due to an increase in availability and accessibility.