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The adolescent growth spurt for boys begins between the ages of:
 A) 7 and 10.
  B) 9 and 12.
  C) 12 and 14.
  D) 16 and 18.

Q. 2

Children that rank over the 95 of BMI for their age:
 A) have a higher IQ score than others.
  B) have a risk of becoming obese.
  C) have growth irregularities in their fat cells.
  D) have a genetic abnormality that causes them to be shorter and heavier.

Q. 3

Children whose height and weight ranks them at the highest or lowest levels of the growth charts:
 A) need to lose weight or gain weight with the help of a registered dietician.
  B) have potential for a high level of physical performance later in life.
  C) should be evaluated further for potential underlying health problems.
  D) All of the above

Q. 4

Which of the following is not typical of children's nutritional behavior prior to a growth spurt?
 A) Children experience an increase in appetite
  B) Children increase their food consumption
  C) Children lose weight
  D) Children put on a few pounds of fat stores

Q. 5

In addition to bone health, which of the following health problems is related to low vitamin D status during adolescence?
 A) Increase risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease
  B) Increased risk for muscle fatigue
  C) Decreased physical performance
  D) Decreased IQ

Q. 6

On average, adolescents consume too little of all of the following foods except:
 A) fruits.
  B) vegetables.
  C) whole grains.
  D) meat.

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