Question 1

Summarize the current guidelines and recommendations for the treatment of childhood obesity?

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Question 2

Studies have found a positive relationship between hours spent watching television and obesity.How can television influence a child's weight?

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Question 3

What criteria is used to assess weight in children? What are the recommended approaches for weight management in obese children? What advice do you have for parents who are concerned about their child's weight?

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Question 4

What are limitations associated with growth charts in terms of assessing growth (weight and height)in children?

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Question 5

What are the risks of taking performance enhancement drugs to build muscle mass for adolescents?

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Question 6

Describe the adolescent growth spurt and how it influences nutrient requirements for calcium,energy,iron,and zinc.

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Question 7

You have been asked by a local daycare center to develop a policy for daycare providers on feeding practices for young children (toddlers age 4-5).This policy should emphasize a positive environment that promotes sound eating habits in children.Describe your top five feeding priorities.

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Question 8

Type 2 diabetes typically is a condition that affects primarily adults.What changes/factors in the U.S.have contributed to the rise in type 2 diabetes among America's youth? What preventative measures can be taken?

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Question 9

What factors have contributed to the increased incidence of childhood obesity in the United States?

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Question 10

Explain why infants are at greater risk of developing food allergies compared to older children.

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Quiz 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence