Which of the following statements accurately describes how obesity affects the physical and psychological health of a child?

a. Overweight children begin puberty later than their normal-weight peers.
b. Overweight children have less bone and muscle mass than their peers.
c. Negative stereotypes typically lead to emotional and social problems.
d. Risks for developing asthma are low, but may rise after puberty.
e. Researchers find that underweight children tend to react most positively to overweight bodies, which makes them supportive playmates for overweight children.


Answer: C

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

The volume of an empty stomach is about ____, but its capacity can increase to about ____ after eating or drinking

a. 1/2 cup; 2 cups b. 1 ounce; 1-1/2 liters c. 1-1/2 ounces; 1 liter d. 1/2 liter; 1-1/2 liters e. 3 ounces; 3 cups

Nutritional Science

A patient needs a prescription for total parenteral nutrition to ensure adequate electrolyte balance. This is the responsibility of a:

A. nurse B. social worker C. occupational therapist D. speech-language pathologist E. physician

Nutritional Science

Obesity is a term applied to people with a high percentage of body fat

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nutritional Science

Sex hormones and adrenal hormones are substances derived from which class of lipid?

A. fatty acids B. triglycerides C. phospholipids D. sterols

Nutritional Science