How can parents prevent overweight and obesity in their children?
What will be an ideal response?
Early assessment and intervention, including changes in diet and exercise, can reverse overweight and obesity. Since family, peers, and media all exert a strong influence on adolescents' eating, physical activity, parents need to ensure that children are exposed to appropriate health messages. Parents also need to model appropriate weight status, healthy eating, and physical activity.
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is known to enhance iron absorption?
a. Tea b. Coffee c. Foods containing vitamin C d. Foods containing vitamin E
According to your text, the first step in improving participation rates is ____
a. putting more effort into making the activities fun and easy for participants b. understanding the target population and their needs and interests c. switching to a newer, better supported intervention d. focusing funding on advertising in local radio, television and print media
Which choice correctly identifies all the substances that are depleted from whole grains when they are refined?
a. fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and starch b. fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and essential fatty acids c. fiber, vitamins, and minerals d. fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals