Most cases of obesity in children and adolescents are primarily linked to _____ factors.
a. genetic
b. environmental
c. hormonal
d. dietary
e. cultural
Q. 2From _____ years, children can normally hop, skip, and throw a ball and have increasingly good coordination; they master buttons and shoelaces; and can use a knife and fork and are good self-feeders.
a. one to two
b. two to three
c. three to four
d. four to five
e. five to six
Q. 3From _____ years of age, boys are in a period of growth spurt; girls have usually achieved maximum growth; sleep reaches its adult pattern; and they have all their permanent teeth except wisdom teeth.
a. five to six
b. six to nine
c. nine to twelve
d. twelve to fourteen
e. fourteen to sixteen
Q. 4Prior to a growth spurt, _____.
a. appetite and food intake increase
b. height increases
c. fat stores are used to supply energy
d. children generally lose a few pounds
e. hunger decreases
Q. 5How many days per week are children encouraged to participate in strength-building exercises?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
e. 7
Q. 6How many days per week are children encouraged to participate in exercises that strengthen their bones?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
e. 7
Q. 7The adolescent growth spurt generally begins for boys around the ages of _____ years.
a. 8 to 10
b. 10 to 12
c. 12 to 14
d. 14 to 16
e. 16 to 18
Q. 8The development of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is associated with regular intake of _____ foods.
a. only energy-dense
b. only high-sugar
c. only nutrient-dense
d. energy-dense and high-sugar
e. high-sugar and nutrient-dense
Q. 9Approximately how many calories per day do boys generally need by age 18?
a. 3,100
b. 3,300
c. 3,500
d. 3,700
e. 3,900
Q. 10Inadequate intake of _____ during the growing years is related to increased risk of osteoporosis later in life.
a. vitamin E and vitamin C
b. protein and fat
c. potassium and folate
d. vitamin B12 and iron
e. vitamin D and calcium
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