Females experience a _____ increase in body fat during puberty.
a. 40
b. 50
c. 100
d. 120
Q. 2Using the Sexual Maturation Rating (SMR), the PEAK velocity of linear growth for males occurs at _____ years of age, on average.
a. 12
b. 14.4
c. 16.5
d. 18.3
Q. 3The Tanner Stages in females are based on _____.
a. weight gain and height growth
b. date of birth and menses onset
c. breast development and pubic hair appearance
d. breast development and menses onset
Q. 4The vegetable that makes a significant contribution to the diets of adolescents is:
a. carrots.
b. lettuce.
c. white potatoes.
d. tomatoes.
e. peas.
Q. 5Health advantages for an adolescent consuming a vegetarian diet include:
a. a high intake of fiber.
b. high intakes of B vitamins, especially B12.
c. high intakes of vitamins and minerals found in plant foods.
d. All of the above
e. a and c only
Q. 6Fast-food restaurants and food courts are favorite eating places for adolescents because:
a. they offer an informal social setting.
b. the food is relatively inexpensive.
c. fast food can be eaten outside of the restaurant.
d. it is easier than eating at home.
e. a and b
f. c and d
Q. 7Food choices made by adolescents while snacking tend to favor foods high in _____ and relatively low in _____.
a. sugar, sodium, and fat/vitamins and minerals
b. fiber/vitamins and minerals
c. vitamins and minerals/sugar, sodium, and fat
d. overall calories/fat, sugar, and sodium
e. None of the above is correct
Q. 8Snacks account for up to _____ of daily food intake among adolescents.
a. 15
b. 25
c. 39
d. 43
e. 55
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