Which of the following statements accurately describes the genetic and environmental factors that affect childhood obesity?
a. The typical obese child learns food behaviors from friends, not family.
b. A nonobese child of nonobese parents has a less than 10% chance of becoming obese in adulthood.
c. The chances of an obese child becoming an obese adult decline as the child grows older.
d. As a society, our eating and activity patters are roughly the same as they were 40 years ago.
e. In children 2 to 18 years old, one-tenth of total energy intake comes from empty kcalories
Answer: B
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a. All individuals with a BMI >25 should lose weight. b. If a child is obese, weight should be lost as quickly as possible so it doesn't interfere with development. c. Most people can reduce health risks with a 5-15% weight loss. d. The health benefits of weight loss do not begin to accrue until normal weight is achieved.
Which of the following starches thicken(s) only when heated?
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Sam has been overweight since the eighth grade and has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. He told his fiancée, Anna, and she is now very worried about Sam and determined to learn as much as possible about this illness. Sam and Anna have found several reputable sites on the Internet and now feel empowered to help Sam reverse his condition. Let's ask several questions to see how much
they have learned. Which of the following is correct concerning type 2 diabetes? a. Its incidence is decreasing due to greater awareness. b. It is less common than type 1 diabetes. c. It is often reversed by losing weight. d. Generally insulin injections are not required. e. c and d are correct
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A. may increase risk of cancer B. may decrease risk of cancer 12. Eating charred meats 13. Maintaining a BMI between 21 and 23 14. Exercising 30 minutes daily 15. Smoking 16. Being overweight 17. Maintaining a healthy weight 18. Watching more than 2 hours of television daily 19. Reducing intake of energy-dense foods like sweets and treats