Question 1

Nutritionists recommend that infants consume approximately 50 calories per day for each pound they weigh. How does this compare to an adult's requirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is more than twice an adult's requirement per pound. 
B)  This is half an adult's requirement per pound. 
C)  This is one-third an adult's requirement per pound. 
D)  This is the same as an adult's requirement per pound. 
A)  This is more than twice an adult's requirement per pound. 
B)  This is half an adult's requirement per pound. 
C)  This is one-third an adult's requirement per pound. 
D)  This is the same as an adult's requirement per pound.

Question 2

Kayla is an obese third grader. She is most likely at risk for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-esteem 
B)  depression 
C)  exclusion from peer groups 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  low self-esteem 
B)  depression 
C)  exclusion from peer groups 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 3

One study of adolescent girls found that increased dieting, pressure to be thin, exaggerated importance of appearance, depression symptoms, low self-esteem, and low social support predicted which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity in adulthood 
B)  anorexia nervosa one year later 
C)  binge eating two years later 
D)  type 2 diabetes in early adulthood 
A)  obesity in adulthood 
B)  anorexia nervosa one year later 
C)  binge eating two years later 
D)  type 2 diabetes in early adulthood

Question 4

The component that the most effective weight loss programs include is

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise. 
B)  plan meals. 
C)  weigh themselves. 
D)  calorie restriction. 
A)  exercise. 
B)  plan meals. 
C)  weigh themselves. 
D)  calorie restriction.

Question 5

Pauline is middle-aged. Her greatest health concern is MOST likely to be

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  heart disease. 
C)  arthritis. 
D)  sinus problems. 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  heart disease. 
C)  arthritis. 
D)  sinus problems.

Question 6

Which of the following vitamins is an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A)  B 
B)  C 
C)  D 
D)  K 
A)  B 
B)  C 
C)  D 
D)  K

Question 7

People with anorexia and those with bulimia differ in the

Accepted Answer

A)  severity of their disorders. 
B)  degree of control they have over food intake. 
C)  psychological factors underlying their disorders. 
D)  level of preoccupation with food. 
A)  severity of their disorders. 
B)  degree of control they have over food intake. 
C)  psychological factors underlying their disorders. 
D)  level of preoccupation with food.

Question 8

Christie is 5'7'' tall and weighs only 90 pounds but constantly worries she is getting fat. She exercises two to three hours a day and eats very little food. Christie may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  amenorrhea. 
C)  bulimia. 
D)  anorexia nervosa. 
A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  amenorrhea. 
C)  bulimia. 
D)  anorexia nervosa.

Question 9

Marc, an older adult, has an exercise program that helps him burn over 2,000 calories.. By doing this, he likely

Accepted Answer

A)  increases his life expectancy by about 50 percent. 
B)  cuts his risk of adult-onset diabetes by as much as 30 percent. 
C)  increases his risk of arthritis due to joint strain. 
D)  increases his risk of asthma due to too much aerobic exercise. 
A)  increases his life expectancy by about 50 percent. 
B)  cuts his risk of adult-onset diabetes by as much as 30 percent. 
C)  increases his risk of arthritis due to joint strain. 
D)  increases his risk of asthma due to too much aerobic exercise.

Question 10

What are the percentages of osteoporosis cases that occur in females and males respectively in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 percent; 20 percent 
B)  65 percent; 35 percent 
C)  20 percent; 50 percent 
D)  90 percent; 50 percent 
A)  80 percent; 20 percent 
B)  65 percent; 35 percent 
C)  20 percent; 50 percent 
D)  90 percent; 50 percent

Question 11

Regarding mortality rates for adolescents and emerging adults, who among the following individuals is at the HIGHEST risk for a fatality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mark, a 15-year-old high school student 
B)  Jade, a 15-year-old high school student 
C)  John, an emerging adult 
D)  Sarah, an emerging adult 
A)  Mark, a 15-year-old high school student 
B)  Jade, a 15-year-old high school student 
C)  John, an emerging adult 
D)  Sarah, an emerging adult

Question 12

List three negative consequences of obesity in children.

Accepted Answer

1. Pulmonary problems
2. Hip p

Question 13

What is the leading cause of death in children in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  malnutrition 
B)  accidents 
C)  asthma 
D)  domestic violence 
A)  malnutrition 
B)  accidents 
C)  asthma 
D)  domestic violence

Question 14

To treat obesity in children, experts recommend all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  calorie restriction. 
B)  a reduction in TV (and other media) viewing. 
C)  regular exercise. 
D)  surgical procedures. 
A)  calorie restriction. 
B)  a reduction in TV (and other media) viewing. 
C)  regular exercise. 
D)  surgical procedures.

Question 15

To prevent osteoporosis, women should

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise more. 
B)  avoid smoking. 
C)  eat foods rich in calcium and vitamin D. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  exercise more. 
B)  avoid smoking. 
C)  eat foods rich in calcium and vitamin D. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Nutritionists recommend that infants consume approximately 50 calories per day for each pound they weigh. How does this compare to an adult's requirement?

Kayla is an obese third grader. She is most likely at risk for which of the following?

One study of adolescent girls found that increased dieting, pressure to be thin, exaggerated importance of appearance, depression symptoms, low self-esteem, and low social support predicted which of the following?

The component that the most effective weight loss programs include is

Pauline is middle-aged. Her greatest health concern is MOST likely to be

Which of the following vitamins is an antioxidant?

People with anorexia and those with bulimia differ in the

Christie is 5'7'' tall and weighs only 90 pounds but constantly worries she is getting fat. She exercises two to three hours a day and eats very little food. Christie may be suffering from

Marc, an older adult, has an exercise program that helps him burn over 2,000 calories.. By doing this, he likely

What are the percentages of osteoporosis cases that occur in females and males respectively in the United States?

Regarding mortality rates for adolescents and emerging adults, who among the following individuals is at the HIGHEST risk for a fatality?

List three negative consequences of obesity in children.

What is the leading cause of death in children in the United States?

To treat obesity in children, experts recommend all of the following EXCEPT

To prevent osteoporosis, women should

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Nutritionists recommend that infants consume approximately 50 calories per day for each pound they weigh. How does this compare to an adult's requirement?

Kayla is an obese third grader. She is most likely at risk for which of the following?

One study of adolescent girls found that increased dieting, pressure to be thin, exaggerated importance of appearance, depression symptoms, low self-esteem, and low social support predicted which of the following?

The component that the most effective weight loss programs include is

Pauline is middle-aged. Her greatest health concern is MOST likely to be

Which of the following vitamins is an antioxidant?

People with anorexia and those with bulimia differ in the

Christie is 5'7'' tall and weighs only 90 pounds but constantly worries she is getting fat. She exercises two to three hours a day and eats very little food. Christie may be suffering from

Marc, an older adult, has an exercise program that helps him burn over 2,000 calories.. By doing this, he likely

What are the percentages of osteoporosis cases that occur in females and males respectively in the United States?

Regarding mortality rates for adolescents and emerging adults, who among the following individuals is at the HIGHEST risk for a fatality?

List three negative consequences of obesity in children.

What is the leading cause of death in children in the United States?

To treat obesity in children, experts recommend all of the following EXCEPT

To prevent osteoporosis, women should

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, Identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Schools, Achievement, and Work

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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