Nutrition for school-age kids and adolescents

Question 1

How much do school-age kids grow in height annually?

Answer 1

2-3 inches

Question 2

How much do school-age kids gain annually?

Answer 2

5 lb

Question 3

A weight loss program directed by a health-care provider is indicated for children who are more than ______ overweight.

Answer 3

40%

Question 4

Overweight/obesity affects at least how many kids?

Answer 4

20%

Question 5

Skipping breakfast occurs in how many kids?

Answer 5

10%

Question 6

When does the female adolescent growth spurt begin?

Answer 6

age 10 to 11 years

Question 7

When does the female adolescent growth spurt peak?

Answer 7

12 years

Question 8

When is the female adolescent growth spurt complete?

Answer 8

17 years

Question 9

When does the male adolescent growth spurt begin?

Answer 9

12 or 13 years

Question 10

When does the male adolescent growth spurt peak?

Answer 10

14 years

Question 11

When is the male adolescent growth spurt complete?

Answer 11

21 years

Question 12

Eating requirements on average for a 15 yo female?

Answer 12

2,000 cal/day

Question 13

Eating requirements on average for a 15 yo male?

Answer 13

4,000 cal/day

Question 14

Females ages 14 to 18 require how much iron to support expansion of blood volume and blood loss during menstruation?

Answer 14

15 mg

Question 15

Males ages 14 to 18 require how much iron to support expansion of muscle mass and blood volume?

Answer 15

11 mg

Question 16

During adolescence, how much bone mass is added?

Answer 16

45%

Question 17

Adolescents require how much calcium a day?

Answer 17

1,300 mg

Question 18

How can calcium needs be met?

Answer 18

3-4 servings