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. 2Children 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. 3Children 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. 4Which 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. 5In 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. 6On 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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