Obesity in children can lead to which of the following?

• A. Increased risk of type 2 diabetes
• B. Increased height
• C. Improved sleep
• D. Lower blood pressure

Answer: (A)

Obesity in children raises the risk of type 2 diabetes because excess body fat can impair how the body uses insulin. When cells don’t respond well to insulin, the pancreas has to work harder to keep blood sugar normal, and over time this can lead to higher blood sugar and a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. This link is a key reason clinicians emphasize healthy weight and activity for kids. The other ideas don’t fit: height is mainly determined by genetics and growth patterns, not by obesity; obesity is more likely to cause sleep problems rather than better sleep; and it tends to raise blood pressure rather than lower it. So the best choice reflects the real health risk associated with childhood obesity.