MODULE 6 and 7

Question 1

What are the three main things that are going on in Physical Development?

Answer 1

1. Growing is slow and steady now
2. Body Proportions are changing and they look slimmer
3. Muscles become stronger, endurance improves, strength increases

Question 2

What is CRUCIAL THING to know about one’s body?

Answer 2

EVERY BODY IS DIFFERENT

Question 3

What caloric intake is needed for kids?

Answer 3

4-6: 1800 kcal/day
7-10: 2000 kcal/day

Question 4

What are the effects of malnutrition?

Answer 4

small stature, low IQ, poor motor coordination, inattention (maybe lead to permanent phys. and cog. damage

Question 5

What is being obese?

Answer 5

BMI percentile greater than 95%

Question 6

What is being overweight?

Answer 6

BMI percentile between 85-94%

Question 7

What are the factors causing obesity?

Answer 7

genetics, being a twin (there’s a tendency), unhealthy eating habits, stress

Question 8

How young can children deal with eating disorders

Answer 8

As young as 3-5

Question 9

What are the most effective interventions for childhood obesity?

Answer 9

Family-based and focus on changing behaviors

Question 10

How does balance help with motor development and play?

Answer 10

able to change directions faster

Question 11

How does agility help with motor development and play?

Answer 11

quicker movements forwards and sideways

Question 12

How does force help with motor development and play?

Answer 12

able to throw quicker and farther