Alcohol is the most widely used drug among adolescents. What percentage of high school seniors claim ...

Alcohol is the most widely used drug among adolescents. What percentage of high school seniors claim that they were drunk at least once in the last year?
 
  a. 13
  b. 30
  c. 41
  d. 66

Ques. 2

Parents who notice consistent bad breath and breast development in their adolescent son should be concerned about:
 
  a. steroid use.
  b. bulimia.
  c. excessive use of smokeless tobacco.
  d. addiction to the painkiller OxyContin.

Ques. 3

Miguel and his twin brother do not get the recommended amount of sleep for tenth graders. They are active in sports and high academic achievers. They have football practice after school, spend time with friends, and often do their homework late at night. What would you suggest to help them deal with their schedules?
 
  a. Use caffeine to stay alert during late night study sessions.
  b. Take long naps on weekends and holidays to catch up on sleep.
  c. Maintain regular sleep/wake times.
  d. Sleep late on weekends to make up for lost sleep.

Ques. 4

Which of the following adolescents is most likely to reach his or her maximum height at the earliest age?
 
  a. Selena, a Latina girl
  b. Corrinne, a European American girl
  c. Marcus, an African American boy
  d. Jade, an Asian American girl

Ques. 5

What types of programs reduce the risk of teen pregnancy without increasing the likelihood that adolescents will engage in sexual activity?
 
  a. abstinence-only education programs
  b. programs that supply condoms through schools
  c. comprehensive sex education programs
  d. programs that incorporate virginity pledges

Ques. 6

Adrienne's mom has noticed a pattern developing. When Adrienne seems very tense, she eats enormous amounts of sweets after school  cake and ice cream, cookies, and sweet and salty snacks. At such times, Adrienne's eating is out of control. What might her mother conclude about Adrienne's behavior?
 
  a. Adrienne is developing bulimia.
  b. Adrienne has a binge eating disorder.
  c. Adrienne is developing anorexia.
  d. Adrienne has amenorrhea disorder.

Ques. 7

Which adolescent was most likely to have been obese?
 
  a. Sarah, who was 15 in 2004
  b. Briana, who was 15 in 1990
  c. Amanda, who was 15 in 1980
  d. Vicki, who was 15 in 1970

Ques. 8

Osteoporosis is a disease that typically occurs late in an individual's life, but nutritional choices during adolescence can contribute to the likelihood of developing the disease. Which of the following teens is most likely at risk for developing osteoporosis later in life?
 
  a. Carlotta drinks milk with every meal, seldom eats meat, and participates in competitive gymnastics.
  b. Diane is very conscientious about eating balanced meals and plays basketball several times a week.
  c. Veronica is a vegetarian, eats a lot of dairy products, and plays on the volleyball team.
  d. Fran avoids dairy products, seldom eats fast food, and walks her dog to get exercise.