Physiologically, how do overweight and obesity affect the growth and maturation of children?
Overweight and obesity can lead to early maturation in children. Early maturation is associated with increased fatness in adulthood and an increase in abdominal fat. Overweight children tend to be taller and to have advanced bone ages.
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Which of the following substances is a nutrient that does not provide any energy for the human body?
A. Protein B. Water C. Carbohydrate D. Alcohol
Which characteristic is the single most potent indicator of an infant's future health status?
a. mother's prepregnancy weight b. mother's weight gain during pregnancy c. infant's birthweight d. mother's prepregnancy nutrition status e. mother's birthweight
Excess fat cells never go away
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following lipoproteins contains the highest percentage of cholesterol?
A. VLDL B. LDL C. Chylomicron D. HDL