Childhood Obesity

6 Questions | By Senior09 | Updated: Dec 14, 2012 | Attempts: 203

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1.

What is obesity?
- A.
  
  The condition of an excessively high amount of body fat
- B.
  
  An individual's weight being 30% or more above what is considered normal as defined by a standard-accepted height/weight chart.
- C.
  
  The condition of an excessively high amount of fatty tissue in relation to lean body mass
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
2.

1 out of ___ kids are now considered obese.

Correct Answer
a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
3.

___________ deaths each year in the United States are associated with obesity.

Correct Answer
a)100,000 b) 200,000 c) 300,000 d) 400,000
4.

Which of the following is not one of the causes of childhood obesity?
- A.
  
  Heredity
- B.
  
  Children eating too much
- C.
  
  Children not performing in regular excercise or inactivity
- D.
  
  Making food with the use of oils
Correct Answer
D. Making food with the use of oils
5.

Why are fast food restaurants blamed for childhood obesity?
- A.
  
  They offer foods high in calories and fat
- B.
  
  Many people eat at fast food restaurants
- C.
  
  People that work in fast food restaurants were shown to be more overweight than people who work in business offices, department stores, etc.
- D.
  
  A survey showed that 90% of consumers blamed them for this problem
Correct Answer
A. They offer foods high in calories and fat
6.

After learning about the basics of childhood obesity, what thoughts do you have in mind?

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