Madeline is 9 years old and considered obese. While her parents acknowledge that they could adopt a ...

Madeline is 9 years old and considered obese. While her parents acknowledge that they could adopt a healthier lifestyle, they blame genetics for her weight problem. How many genes are estimated to influence Madeline's weight?
 
  1
  25
  100
  more than 200

Question 2

In which of the following cultures are the rates of increasing obesity among children the highest?
 
  groups that experienced food deprivation a few generations ago but now have
  plenty of food
  children in Eastern Europe
  groups that have experienced prosperity for several decades
  children in the United States

Question 3

Which of the following items is listed as a factor in the rising rates of obesity in childhood?
 
  preschoolers who engage in active play at least two hours a day
  children and preschoolers who drink soda
  babies who are breast-fed
  children who walk to school

Question 4

Which of the following health facts is seen in obese children?
 
  high blood pressure
  a lower incidence of asthma
  lower levels of cholesterol
  better school achievement

Question 5

The ratio between a person's height and weight is expressed as
 
  HWP.
  BMW.
  APGAR.
  BMI.

Question 6

Being overweight means having a body mass index (BMI) above the ______ percentile of growth charts; whereas obese means having a BMI above the ______ percentile.
 
  85th; 95th
  75th; 85th
  70th; 90th
  80th; 90th

Question 7

At what age do children tend to have the lowest BMI?
 
  18 months
  2 years
  6 years
  8 years

Question 8

Which of the following groups are most likely to participate in sports teams?
 
  children with disabilities
  children from low-income families
  children from middle-class families
  children who are not well coordinated

Question 9

What is the best known organized recreation program for kids?
 
  Little League
  Head Start
  Gym class at school
  NCAA