In collecting assessment data on the school-aged population, which of the following factors could be the most significant predictor of childhood obesity?

A) Low socioeconomic status
B) Low self-esteem
C) Having parents who are obese
D) Living in a rural neighborhood


Ans: C
Feedback:
The most significant risk for childhood obesity is having parents who are obese. This variable is more important than socioeconomic status, low self-esteem, or a rural or inner-city residence.

Health & Biomechanics

You might also like to view...

When a drug has a narrow margin of safety between the correct dose and the toxic dose, that drug is said to have a low ________

A) first-pass effect B) drug idiosyncrasy C) therapeutic index D) level of adverse effects

Health & Biomechanics

Antidepressant medications are used primarily to treat _______.

a.  central nervous system function b.  various types of depression c.  bipolar disorders d.  anxiety disorders, neurosis, some psychosomatic disorders, and insomnia

Health & Biomechanics

Aerobic exercise, weight lifting, and yoga are all examples of

A) moderate physical activities. B) exercise training. C) sports activities. D) lifestyle physical activities.

Health & Biomechanics

A blood cell that produces antibodies:

a. Erythrocyte b. Platelet c. Lymphocyte d. Monocyte e. Basophil

Health & Biomechanics