In boys, the adolescent growth spurt peaks at:
a. 10.
b. 11.
c. 12.
d. 13.
e. 14.
Q. 2School lunches are designed to provide at least ____ of the recommended intake for certain nutrients.
a. one-fourth
b. one-half
c. one-third
d. two-thirds
e. three-quarters
Q. 3To promote dental health, children should be taught to:
a. limit consumption of bottled water.
b. snack on dried fruits.
c. avoid eating popcorn or yogurt as snacks.
d. quench their thirst with sports drinks.
e. brush their teeth soon after eating sticky, sweet foods.
Q. 4Children who skip breakfast:
a. are more likely to snack on fruits and vegetables.
b. perform especially well in tasks requiring concentration.
c. achieve higher test scores.
d. are more likely to be overweight.
e. often make up for missed nutrients at lunch and dinner.
Q. 5Which of the following is probably not a cause of hyper behavior in children?
a. lack of exercise
b. inadequate sleep
c. too much television
d. too much sugar
e. caffeine
Q. 6Hyperactivity occurs in ____ percent of young, school-age children.
a. 1 to 3
b. 3 to 5
c. 5 to 10
d. 7 to 12
e. 15 to 17