Question 1

As children spend more time watching TV they are more likely to be____ and spend less time ____.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between the amount of time children spend watching TV and their likelihood of being overweight or obese. Additionally, this sedentary behavior often means that they are spending less time exercising or being physically active.

Question 2

In the U.S.,rates of overweight and obesity are higher in ____.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have shown that rates of overweight and obesity are higher in ethnic minority groups in the U.S. compared to White American families. This can be due to various reasons including limited access to healthy food options and physical activity, cultural preferences for high-calorie foods, and systemic inequities.

Question 3

As compared to earlier times,physical development during middle childhood is best described as ____.

Accepted Answer

During middle childhood, children's bodies become stronger and their immune systems become better developed, making them less susceptible to illness and disease than they were in their earlier years.

Question 4

Your brother was happy to report to you that your 7-year-old niece and 8-year-old nephew both watch about three hours of educational television per day.He is convinced that this is a great way for his children to learn additional information that is not presented in school.What do you think? Your niece and nephew are likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that excessive screen time, including watching TV, can lead to an increased risk of obesity in children. Three hours of television per day is considered excessive and can contribute to a sedentary lifestyle.

Question 5

You are a single parent of two children who are 7 and 9 years old.You have noticed that both of them are starting to look like they are gaining weight.According to the text,what is the most important thing that you can do to insure that they will not become overweight or obese?

Accepted Answer

Preparing healthy foods for meals is the most important thing that you can do to insure that your children will not become overweight or obese.

Question 6

In a longitudinal study that followed a sample of American children from age 4 to 11,TV-watching predicted gains in ____.

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal studies have shown that increased TV-watching in children is associated with higher levels of body fat. This is likely due to a combination of reduced physical activity and exposure to advertising for unhealthy foods.

Question 7

Why are the rates of overweight and obese children in developing countries rising?

Accepted Answer

The rates of overweight and obese children in developing countries are rising because their diets are becoming more like the diets of developed countries. As global food companies expand their reach into developing countries, there is a shift towards more processed, high calorie foods that are leading to an increase in obesity rates. This is coupled with a decrease in physical activity as more people move to urban areas and are leading more sedentary lifestyles.

Question 8

Why are rates of overweight and obese children especially high among African American and Latino children?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Internationally,children ages 6 to 10 are considered to be ____ if their BMI exceeds 18 and ____ if their BMI exceeds 21.

Accepted Answer

Internationally, children ages 6 to 10 are considered to be overweight if their BMI exceeds 18 and obese if their BMI exceeds 21.

Question 10

In a longitudinal study,Proctor et al.(2003)found that children who watched at least three hours of television a day ____.

Accepted Answer

The study found that children who watched at least three hours of television a day gained 40% more body fat than those who watched less than 1.5 hours a day.

Question 11

Barrett and Frank (1987)studied children from Guatemala who were classified as having high nutrient levels or low nutrient levels.Compared to children with low nutrient levels,children with high nutrient levels were ____.

Accepted Answer

Barrett and Frank (1987) found that children with high nutrient levels were more likely to persist in a frustrating situation. This may be due to the fact that adequate nutrition supports cognitive and emotional development, which in turn facilitates the ability to cope with challenges.

Question 12

In a longitudinal study that followed a sample of American children from age 4 to 11,TV watching predicted gains in body fat.The study found that these were ____.

Accepted Answer

The best choice is A because it states that as TV consumption increased, body fat increased, which is a positive correlation. This is consistent with the findings of the longitudinal study that followed American children from age 4 to 11.

Question 13

Your little brother,who is 8 years old,has gained a lot of weight over the past couple of years and your parents are concerned.At his annual physical exam,the doctor indicated that he had a BMI of 23.This means that your brother ____.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

In a Guatemalan study that examined nutrition and development,children who were classified as having ____ were more likely than children with ____ to explore new environments in middle childhood and persist in a frustrating situation.

Accepted Answer

Children who had high nutrient levels were more likely to have better cognitive and motor development, which in turn may have contributed to their ability to explore new environments and persist in frustrating situations. Low nutrient levels may lead to developmental delays and hinder these abilities. Body mass index was not found to be a significant factor in the study.

Question 15

Internationally,children aged 6 to 10 years are considered to be overweight if ____.

Accepted Answer

Children aged 6 to 10 years are considered to be overweight if they have a BMI that exceeds 18.

Question 16

As a contributor to the ____ rate of obesity,over recent decades people have become ____ likely to prepare meals at home and ____ likely to buy meals away from home.

Accepted Answer

The first blank indicates an increase in obesity rate, so choices C and D, which both suggest a decrease in obesity rate, can be eliminated. The second blank indicates a decrease in the likelihood of preparing meals at home, so choice A is the only option left as it suggests an increase in the likelihood of buying meals away from home. Choice B is incorrect as it suggests an increase in both preparing meals at home and buying meals away from home, which contradicts the second blank.

Question 17

Which of the following changes is the largest contributor to the increased rate of overweight and obese children?

Accepted Answer

Dietary change, specifically the increase in consumption of processed and high-calorie foods, is the largest contributor to the increased rate of overweight and obese children. Genetic, chromosomal, and biological changes are not significant factors in this trend.

Question 18

Your roommate and you are having a discussion of the "Westernization" of many developing countries.You are concerned about the ill effects of some of Western culture.In terms of healthy weight of children in developing countries,why would you be concerned about the potential changes in their diets that can come with Westernization? Children in developing countries ____.

Accepted Answer

The ill effects of Western culture on the diets of children in developing countries are a concern because research has shown that they are eating more unhealthy foods as a result. These foods are often high in salt, sugar, and fat, which can lead to obesity and related health problems. Additionally, the availability of pre-packaged Western foods can displace traditional, locally-grown foods that may be more nutrient-dense and better-suited to the needs of children in these areas.

Question 19

Across countries,rates of overweight and obesity are highest in the most ____ regions and lowest in the ____ regions.

Accepted Answer

Rates of overweight and obesity are generally higher in more affluent regions due to factors like increased availability and consumption of high-calorie foods, and lower in the poorest regions where access to such foods may be limited.

Question 20

Internationally,children aged 6 to 10 years are considered to be obese if ____.

Accepted Answer

Internationally, children aged 6 to 10 years are considered to be obese if they have a BMI that exceeds 21. BMI or Body Mass Index is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. A BMI above 21 for children in this age group indicates that they are significantly overweight and at risk for health problems.

Quiz 7: Middle Childhood

As children spend more time watching TV they are more likely to be and spend less time .

In the U.S.,rates of overweight and obesity are higher in ____.

As compared to earlier times,physical development during middle childhood is best described as ____.

You are a single parent of two children who are 7 and 9 years old.You have noticed that both of them are starting to look like they are gaining weight.According to the text,what is the most important thing that you can do to insure that they will not become overweight or obese?

In a longitudinal study that followed a sample of American children from age 4 to 11,TV-watching predicted gains in ____.

Why are the rates of overweight and obese children in developing countries rising?

Why are rates of overweight and obese children especially high among African American and Latino children?

Internationally,children ages 6 to 10 are considered to be if their BMI exceeds 18 and if their BMI exceeds 21.

In a longitudinal study,Proctor et al.(2003) found that children who watched at least three hours of television a day ____.

Barrett and Frank (1987) studied children from Guatemala who were classified as having high nutrient levels or low nutrient levels.Compared to children with low nutrient levels,children with high nutrient levels were ____.

In a longitudinal study that followed a sample of American children from age 4 to 11,TV watching predicted gains in body fat.The study found that these were ____.

Your little brother,who is 8 years old,has gained a lot of weight over the past couple of years and your parents are concerned.At his annual physical exam,the doctor indicated that he had a BMI of 23.This means that your brother ____.

In a Guatemalan study that examined nutrition and development,children who were classified as having were more likely than children with to explore new environments in middle childhood and persist in a frustrating situation.

Internationally,children aged 6 to 10 years are considered to be overweight if ____.

As a contributor to the rate of obesity,over recent decades people have become likely to prepare meals at home and likely to buy meals away from home.

Which of the following changes is the largest contributor to the increased rate of overweight and obese children?

Across countries,rates of overweight and obesity are highest in the most regions and lowest in the regions.

Internationally,children aged 6 to 10 years are considered to be obese if ____.