Question 1

Why is parental treatment of obese children so unsuccessful? ​

Accepted Answer

Once excess fat is stored, it is difficult to lose. This means that even with proper diet and exercise, it may take a long time for obese children to see any significant progress, which may lead to frustration and lack of motivation. Additionally, there may be underlying genetic, hormonal, or environmental factors that contribute to obesity, which may require more intensive interventions than just parental guidance.

Question 2

To ensure adequate calcium, children aged 9 and older should consume ____ cups of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products each day. ​

Accepted Answer

Children aged 9 and older should consume 3 cups of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products each day to ensure adequate calcium intake.

Question 3

The adolescent growth spurt ____. ​

Accepted Answer

The adolescent growth spurt begins and ends earlier in girls than in boys. During this time, both genders experience rapid physical growth, but the timeline is slightly different. Girls typically start their growth spurt around age 10-11 and finish around age 15-17, while boys begin around age 12 and finish around age 18-20.

Question 4

What describes a feature of beverage intake in adolescents? ​

Accepted Answer

Adolescents consuming four standard colas a day can ingest enough caffeine to potentially impact their behavior due to the stimulant effects of caffeine.

Question 5

What outcomes are most commonly associated with adolescents who frequently eat meals with their families? ​

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that adolescents who frequently eat meals with their families are more likely to consume healthier foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. They are also less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as drug use, alcohol consumption, and sexual activity. Thus, the correct answer is B. The other options (A, C, and D) are incorrect as they do not align with the outcomes associated with frequent family meals.

Question 6

About the only time that teens select fruit juices is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Breakfast is typically seen as a meal where people choose healthier options, such as fruit juices, to start the day off right.

Question 7

About what percentage of meals each week is eaten outside the home by adolescents? ​

Accepted Answer

Adolescents eat about 33% of their meals outside the home each week.

Question 8

How do competing influences undermine healthful food intake and food selection at schools? ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Rebecca is a 9-year-old who is a picky eater. Rebecca's parents feel as if they have tried almost everything to get her to finish her meals with the family. What strategy should be recommended to help Rebecca? ​

Accepted Answer

Asking Rebecca to help with cooking meals can give her a sense of ownership and may make her more likely to try the food she has helped prepare. It may also help her learn about different foods and become more comfortable with them. Allowing her to stay home while one parent buys groceries or having her watch videos about gardening and farming may not directly address her picky eating habits, and asking her permission for meal choices may reinforce picky eating behavior.

Question 10

What best explains why the needs for iron increase in adolescent girls? ​

Accepted Answer

Adolescent girls lose iron through menstruation, which leads to an increased need for iron to replenish their stores.

Question 11

The problems of obesity become ever more apparent in adolescence, especially for which ethnicity? ​

Accepted Answer

Obesity rates are notably higher among African American adolescents compared to other ethnic groups, due to a combination of genetic, socio-economic, and cultural factors.

Question 12

What is menarche? ​

Accepted Answer

Menarche refers to a female's first menstrual cycle, which usually occurs during puberty.

Question 13

Caffeine intake by adolescents seems to be relatively harmless when used in moderate doses, or about three 12-ounce cola beverages a day. Approximately how much caffeine does this amount to? ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What best describes a feature of public school food programs? ​

Accepted Answer

Public school food programs are required to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which outlines specific nutrition standards for school meals to ensure students have access to healthy food options.

Question 15

Which statement describes characteristics in the development of atherosclerosis? ​

Accepted Answer

Fatty streaks, the earliest visible manifestation of atherosclerosis, are known to begin developing within the first decade of life, and progress over time.

Question 16

Several of the vitamin recommendations for adolescents are similar to those for adults, including ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D recommendations are similar for adolescents and adults because it is essential for bone health and immune function across all age groups.

Question 17

What is the approximate duration of the adolescent growth spurt? ​

Accepted Answer

The adolescent growth spurt typically lasts around 1½ years, during which there is rapid growth in height and weight, and marked changes in body composition. This growth spurt usually occurs between ages 10-13 in females and 12-15 in males. Options A, B and D are either too short or long to describe the duration of the adolescent growth spurt.

Question 18

An example of a bone-strengthening activity that could be recommended for a child or teen to increase his daily exercise would be ____. ​

Accepted Answer

Jumping rope is a high-impact activity that puts stress on bones, which can help to increase bone density and strength. It also provides a cardiovascular workout and can improve coordination and agility. While the other activities listed can be fun and provide some physical benefits, they may not be as effective at strengthening bones as jumping rope.

Question 19

Approximately what fraction of an average teenager's daily energy intake is derived from snacks? ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

What best describes a characteristic of the adolescent period?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Why is parental treatment of obese children so unsuccessful? ​

To ensure adequate calcium, children aged 9 and older should consume ____ cups of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products each day. ​

The adolescent growth spurt ____. ​

What describes a feature of beverage intake in adolescents? ​

What outcomes are most commonly associated with adolescents who frequently eat meals with their families? ​

About the only time that teens select fruit juices is ____. ​

About what percentage of meals each week is eaten outside the home by adolescents? ​

How do competing influences undermine healthful food intake and food selection at schools? ​

Rebecca is a 9-year-old who is a picky eater. Rebecca's parents feel as if they have tried almost everything to get her to finish her meals with the family. What strategy should be recommended to help Rebecca? ​

What best explains why the needs for iron increase in adolescent girls? ​

The problems of obesity become ever more apparent in adolescence, especially for which ethnicity? ​

What is menarche? ​

Caffeine intake by adolescents seems to be relatively harmless when used in moderate doses, or about three 12-ounce cola beverages a day. Approximately how much caffeine does this amount to? ​

What best describes a feature of public school food programs? ​

Which statement describes characteristics in the development of atherosclerosis? ​

Several of the vitamin recommendations for adolescents are similar to those for adults, including ____. ​

What is the approximate duration of the adolescent growth spurt? ​

An example of a bone-strengthening activity that could be recommended for a child or teen to increase his daily exercise would be ____. ​

Approximately what fraction of an average teenager's daily energy intake is derived from snacks? ​

What best describes a characteristic of the adolescent period?

Why is parental treatment of obese children so unsuccessful?

To ensure adequate calcium, children aged 9 and older should consume ____ cups of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products each day.

The adolescent growth spurt ____.

What describes a feature of beverage intake in adolescents?

What outcomes are most commonly associated with adolescents who frequently eat meals with their families?

About the only time that teens select fruit juices is ____.

About what percentage of meals each week is eaten outside the home by adolescents?

How do competing influences undermine healthful food intake and food selection at schools?

Rebecca is a 9-year-old who is a picky eater. Rebecca's parents feel as if they have tried almost everything to get her to finish her meals with the family. What strategy should be recommended to help Rebecca?

What best explains why the needs for iron increase in adolescent girls?

The problems of obesity become ever more apparent in adolescence, especially for which ethnicity?

What is menarche?

Caffeine intake by adolescents seems to be relatively harmless when used in moderate doses, or about three 12-ounce cola beverages a day. Approximately how much caffeine does this amount to?

What best describes a feature of public school food programs?

Which statement describes characteristics in the development of atherosclerosis?

Several of the vitamin recommendations for adolescents are similar to those for adults, including ____.

What is the approximate duration of the adolescent growth spurt?

An example of a bone-strengthening activity that could be recommended for a child or teen to increase his daily exercise would be ____.

Approximately what fraction of an average teenager's daily energy intake is derived from snacks?