Deck 9: Obesity

Question 1

Obesity rates in the United States have been leveling off over the past two decades.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Obesity is not a chronic disease; rather, it is an issue that parents need to address at home.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Definitions for both obesity and overweight have changed over time.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In most cases, a person who is obese is likely to have other health-related issues, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

Question 5

Those students who are morbidly obese may require accommodations to their educational program as addressed in IDEA and ADA.

Question 6

Physical educators need to be cognizant of the fact that physical activity levels tend to decline during adolescence, particularly for males.

Question 7

Poor eating habits coupled with physical inactivity do not increase risks and challenges to improved quality of life.

Question 8

Parental education, more so than household income, can bring about salutary behaviors influencing dietary habits.

Question 9

Cultural differences and gender should not be considered in planning or promoting physical activity participation.

Question 10

We need to educate students and their families in hope of reversing obesity trends.

Question 11

Which obesity-related descriptor is inaccurate?

A) Someone who is overweight is at or above the 95% of body mass index for one's age.
B) Body mass index of less than or equal to 30 is considered obese.
C) Body mass index of greater than or equal to 40 is considered morbidly obese.

Question 12

At risk for being overweight is between the 75th and 85th percentile of body mass index.

A) Based on body mass index (BMI), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) define overweight as which of the following?
B) At or above the 95th percentile of BMI for one's age.
C) At or above the 30th percentile of BMI for one's age.
D) At or above the 40th percentile of BMI for one's age.

Question 13

For a student who is obese, which of the following is not contraindicated?

A) Lifting his/her own weight, such as chinning and rope climbing
B) Lifting external weights
C) Riding a stationary bicycle
D) Partner tumbling stunts

Question 14

Which statement is false with respect to mobility obesity?

A) It is a condition in which movement decreases as obesity increases.
B) It is becoming increasingly prevalent in older populations.
C) BMI and waist circumferences are predictors of mobility disability.
D) It is a condition that has no effect on quality of life or health-risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

Question 15

In order for a student who is obese to receive accommodations under IDEA, he/she would require which of the following?

A) The child must qualify under the category of Other Health Impairment.
B) The child must qualify under the category of Social and Economically Disadvantaged.
C) The child must also have either a physical or cognitive disability.
D) The child must also have eligibility under non-modifiable causes.

Question 16

Which of the following is not an accurate fact about obesity trends in the United States from 1971 to 2008?

A) Prevalence of obesity has quadrupled for children ages 6 to 11.
B) Prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled among youths ages 12 to 19.
C) Prevalence of obesity has increased 25.5% overall for all ages.
D) Both females and males (ages 6 to 19) show a continuous increase in obesity rates.

Question 17

Which of the following is not part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans' promotion of physical activity?

A) Providing time for structured and unstructured recess during and outside of school
B) Mandating at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity
C) Promoting activities that set the basis for a lifetime of activity
D) Providing students with positive feedback and good role models

Question 18

How do we encourage more physical activity for those who are obese when schools are decreasing the amount of time allocated for physical education? Which of the following does not lend support for promoting more physical activity in schools?

A) Focusing strictly on academics and leaving physical activity programs to the parents.
B) Increasing accessibility for physical activity participation.
C) Allowing for physical activity programs before and after school.
D) Involving parents and stakeholders.

Question 19

Schools can actively advocate for reducing the obesity epidemic. Which of the following does not lend support for schools advocating for reducing obesity?

A) Addressing physical activity and nutrition through a coordinated school health program.
B) Designating a school health coordinator and maintain an active school health council.
C) Having the classroom teachers be the only voice for physical activity for children at schools, since they have direct impact on children.
D) Assessing the school's health policies and programs and develop a plan for improvement.

Question 20

In addressing teaching considerations for students who are obese, physical educators should address which of the following to promote physical activity?

A) PE homework, diet management, nutrition, and behavior modification
B) Physical activity, diet management and nutrition, and behavior modification
C) Diet management, physical activity, behavior medication, and watching TV
D) Nutrition, diet management, physical activity, and program changes