The impact of advertising on nutrition choices has been evaluated. What do the findings tell us about advertising's effect on children?
What will be an ideal response?
The findings conclude that there is strong evidence that advertising can impact the amount of food consumed by children and that children prefer branded foods. The research also indicates that children are more likely to choose advertised foods, regardless of their less nutritive values. These findings suggest that there may be an opportunity to increase children's intake of healthier foods if healthier foods are better advertised.
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Which of the following statements is false regarding childhood diet and lifestyle??
A) Active kids are healthy kids. B) Cognitive development is influenced by nutrition. C) A daily routine with regular meals and snacks supports healthy eating. D) recommendations for protein and fat are lower for children than for adults. E) The division of responsibility for feeding children promotes positive eating patterns.
Overweight or obese children have a greater risk for all of these conditions, except:
1.High blood cholesterol 2.High blood pressure 3.Type 2 diabetes 4.Type 1 diabetes 5.Atherosclerosis
One reason that adolescents often have inadequate intakes of important nutrients is:
a. they have poor appetites. b. changes in taste acuity make fruits and vegetables unpalatable. c. their snacking patterns reflect personal and peer-group choices. d. they need supplements to meet their high nutrient requirements.
Changes in hydration and diarrhea due to illness affect nutrition status primarily by
a. reducing nutrient and food intake. b. altering metabolism and excretion. c. impairing digestion and absorption. d. impairing cognition.