Question

What is one reason why the percentage of overweight teens has increased over the past 50 years?
(1 point)
Responses

Teenagers spend a lot more time outside.
Teenagers spend a lot more time outside.

Television commercials promote healthy food.
Television commercials promote healthy food.

There is more junk food and fast food available.
There is more junk food and fast food available.

People today have less access to food.

Answer 1

There is more junk food and fast food available.

Reason: Increased availability and marketing of high-calorie, low-nutrient foods (plus more sedentary lifestyles) have contributed to higher teen overweight rates.