Exam 15: Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

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DHEA
a condition in which the cholesterol level is elevated
disordered eating behaviors
a condition in which an individual engages in eating large amounts of food and feels that these eating episodes are not within one's control
anabolic-androgenic steroids
have been found to be associated with inadequate intakes of essential nutrients, particularly when an entire food group or category is avoided
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DHEA
a condition in which the cholesterol level is elevated
disordered eating behaviors
a condition in which an individual engages in eating large amounts of food and feels that these eating episodes are not within one's control
anabolic-androgenic steroids
have been found to be associated with inadequate intakes of essential nutrients, particularly when an entire food group or category is avoided
gastric bypass
an eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, poor body image, and irrational fears of weight gain and obesity
androstenedione
diagnosed if the average of three systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure readings exceeds the 95th percentile, based on age, sex, and height
hypertension
used to treat severely obese adolescents who were not successful with behavior modification and lifestyle changes
anorexia nervosa
formed in the liver and kidney of the human body
binge-eating disorder
has been shown to decrease subcutaneous body fat and may strengthen ligaments and tendons, resulting in fewer injuries
bulimia nervosa
a disorder characterized by repeated bouts of uncontrolled, rapid ingestion of large quantities of food (binge eating) followed by self-induced vomiting, laxatives or diuretic use, fasting, or vigorous exercise in order to prevent weight gain
hyperlipidemia
precursors of testosterone and estrogen
growth hormone
naturally produced in the human body by the adrenal glands
creatine
controlled substances used to increase lean body mass and improve strength
dieting behaviors
have serious implications for health and may be precursors to a diagnosed eating disorder
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Female adolescent athletes with low calcium consumption appear to be the highest-risk group of all adolescents for bone fractures.

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Very-low-calorie diets or protein-sparing modified fasts have been associated with many health risks, including _____.

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Identify a major factor that contributes to poor growth and short stature in adolescents.

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Binge-eating disorder differs from bulimia nervosa in that binge-eating disorder _____.

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Obesity can cause medical and psychological complications in a person.

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Discuss the characteristics of successful eating-disorder prevention programs.

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Orlistat is a pancreatic lipase inhibitor that causes fat malabsorption.

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Participation in organized sports is higher among female adolescents than male adolescents.

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The use of steroids has been linked to _____.

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Foods that are high in fat should be avoided for at least four hours prior to exercise.

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Youth with BMI values greater than the 85th but lower than the 95th percentile are considered _____.

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Adolescents who use tobacco have been shown to have higher vitamin C requirements compared to peers who do not use tobacco.

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A risk factor for hypertension among adolescents is _____.

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Side effects of orlistat include _____.

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Race or ethnicity does not affect the risk of developing obesity among children and adolescents.

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Creatine is sold as a nutritional supplement to _____.

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BMI is calculated by multiplying a person's weight with his or her height.

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A genetic component to eating disorders has been proposed in response to studies that have shown a higher prevalence of these disorders within families and/or twins.

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According to the DASH eating plan, individuals on an 1,800-kcals diet should consume 4-5 servings of _____ per day.

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