Childhood and adolescent nutriton

Question 1

Overweight infants have a

Answer 1

10%

Question 2

Obesity in childhood is associated with

Answer 2

obesity in adulthood

Question 3

__% chance of being obese if both parents are obese

Answer 3

80%

Question 4

__% of 6-11 yo ≥95th percentile of weight

– __% of 12-19 yo ≥95th percentile of weight

Answer 4

20%

18%

Question 5

It is difficult to define obesity in children because

Answer 5

they grow at different rates and ages

Question 6

BMI charts used:
overweight range
Obese range

Answer 6

Overweight 85-94th percentile

> =95th percentile = obese

Question 7

Obese kids rated quality of life ____ than healthy kids

• Similar ratings to children with cancer

Answer 7

lower

Question 8

Obesity in childhood can put stress on weight bearing joints

Answer 8

ye

Question 9

Complications of overweight in children

Answer 9

Stress on weight bearing joints
• Hypertension
• Increased LDL cholesterol
• Type 2 Diabetes
*bad happiness ratings

Question 10

Three major factors to overeating are

Answer 10

availability, accessibility, and exposure

Question 11

Food _____ contributes to childhood obesity

Answer 11

marketing

Question 12

It’s important to encourage new foods

Answer 12

ye

Question 13

Social and demographic factors that affect activity

Answer 13

attitudes and peers

Question 14

Factors that contribute to obesity in this age group

Answer 14

genetics

increased caloric intake

decreased physical activity

Question 15

Two major interventions for obese children and adolescents are

Answer 15

Education and physical activity

Question 16

Primary care education

Answer 16

risk factor awareness, educate parents, prevention

Question 17

School based lunch programs include

Answer 17

must meet 1/3 nutrient needs and adhere to dietary guidelines