Question 1

The risks for young people who drink to excess include:&#10;A) violent offending&#10;B) antisocial behaviour&#10;C) casual sex&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Excessive drinking can lead to a range of negative consequences including violent offending, antisocial behaviour and engaging in casual sex. Young people who engage in binge drinking are particularly vulnerable to these risks.

Question 2

Approaches to address young people's misuse of alcohol and drugs are most successful when they:&#10;A) punish young people&#10;B) fine young people&#10;C) involve parents and carers&#10;D) leave young people to learn the hard way

Accepted Answer

Involving parents and carers is crucial when addressing young people's misuse of alcohol and drugs as they can provide support and guidance to the young person. Punishment and fines can be ineffective in preventing future misuse and may even lead to resentment from the young person. Leaving young people to learn the hard way can also be dangerous and potentially harmful.

Question 3

The incidence of drug use among under-18s in the UK:&#10;A) rose dramatically from 2005-2010&#10;B) fell steadily from 2005-2010&#10;C) remained stable from 2005-2010&#10;D) there are no statistics on this topic

Accepted Answer

The incidence of drug use among under-18s in the UK fell steadily from 2005-2010, reflecting successful interventions and changing social attitudes towards drug use during that period.

Question 4

The main causes of obesity in childhood are:&#10;A) genetic factors&#10;B) lack of physical exercise&#10;C) unhealthy eating&#10;D) a combination of all three

Accepted Answer

Obesity in childhood is caused by a combination of genetic factors, lack of physical exercise, and unhealthy eating habits. While it is true that genetics can predispose a child to obesity, lifestyle choices such as poor dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle also contribute significantly to the problem. It is important to address all three factors in order to prevent and treat childhood obesity.

Question 5

Treatment for childhood obesity requires:&#10;A) a thorough clinical assessment&#10;B) a common-sense approach&#10;C) strictly limiting the child's intake of calories&#10;D) allowing the child to grow at his/her own rate

Accepted Answer

A thorough clinical assessment is necessary to determine the underlying causes of childhood obesity and to develop an appropriate treatment plan. Strictly limiting the child's intake of calories is not always effective or safe, and allowing the child to grow at their own rate without intervention may perpetuate the issue. A common-sense approach is important, but it should be guided by professional medical advice.

Question 6

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by:&#10;A) an intense fear of becoming fat&#10;B) an overwhelming urge to overeat&#10;C) a tendency to binge&#10;D) a realistic perception of weight

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder where a person has an intense fear of becoming fat, which results in severe food restriction, extreme thinness, and often an unrealistic perception of their own body weight.

Deck 7: Addictions, Obesity and Eating Disorders