Question

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about obesity? (1 point)
It is usually considered to be 30% or more over the ideal body weight
It puts a strain on the heart, that can increase the chance of heart disease and high blood pressure
It is a physical condition, not psychological
It is a serious chronic disease
2. Research shows that about __________ of adolescents (ages 12 to 19) are obese. (1 point)
10.5%
12.5%
14.5%
15.5%
3. How many children (ages 6 to 11) in America are obese? (1 point)
12.5%
14.2%
15.3%
10.3%
4. Childhood obesity caused by overeating can: (1 poin

Answer 1

1.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about obesity? (1 point)

* Unselected answer (0 pts) It is usually considered to be 30% or more over the ideal body weight
* Unselected answer (0 pts) It puts a strain on the heart, that can increase the chance of heart disease and high blood pressure
* Correct answer (1 pt) It is a physical condition, not psychological
* Unselected answer (0 pts) It is a serious chronic disease

1 /1 point
2.
Research shows that about __________ of adolescents (ages 12 to 19) are obese. (1 point)

* Unselected answer (0 pts) 10.5%
* Unselected answer (0 pts) 12.5%
* Unselected answer (0 pts) 14.5%
* Correct answer (1 pt) 15.5%

1 /1 point
3.
How many children (ages 6 to 11) in America are obese? (1 point)

* Unselected answer (0 pts) 12.5%
* Unselected answer (0 pts) 14.2%
* Correct answer (1 pt) 15.3%
* Unselected answer (0 pts) 10.3%

1 /1 point
4.
Childhood obesity caused by overeating can: (1 point)

* Unselected answer (1 pt) Stunt a child’s height, which will become normal as he becomes an adult
* Correct answer (1 pt) Cause a child to be tall for his age, even though he may not be tall as a adult
* Unselected answer (1 pt) Stunt a child’s height, causing him to be a shorter adult than genetics would have intended
* Unselected answer (1 pt) Slow a child’s mental development

1 /1 point
5.
Which one of the following is NOT a cause of obesity? (1 point)

* Unselected answer (0 pts) Overeating
* Unselected answer (0 pts) Insufficient exercise
* Unselected answer (0 pts) Genetics and hormonal disorders
* Correct answer (1 pt) Anorexia nervosa

1 /1 point
6.
Which disease once consider “adult onset” is now afflicting children and adolescents? (1 point)

* Unselected answer (0 pts) Type 1 diabetes
* Correct answer (1 pt) Type 2 diabetes
* Unselected answer (0 pts) High blood pressure
* Unselected answer (0 pts) High cholesterol

1 /1 point
7.
Children who suffer from __________________ could face a variety of medical problems when they grow up including amputations, kidney failure, and blindness. (1 point)

* Unselected answer (1 pt) Type 2 diabetes
* Incorrect Answer (0 pts) High blood pressure
* Unselected answer (0 pts) Heart disease
* Unselected answer (0 pts) Cancer

1 /1 point
8.
What is the most common cause of childhood obesity? (1 point)

* Unselected answer (0 pts) Medical conditions
* Unselected answer (0 pts) Genetic disorders
* Correct answer (1 pt) Unhealthy diets and a lack of physical activity
* Unselected answer (0 pts) Hormonal conditions

1 /1 point
9.
What is one of the most important measurements used to determine obesity? (1 point)

* Unselected answer (0 pts) Weight
* Unselected answer (0 pts) Resting heart rate
* Correct answer (1 pt) Body Mass Index (BMI)
* Unselected answer (0 pts) Calories

1 /1 point
10.
A BMI of ________ or higher is considered obese. (1 point)

* Unselected answer (0 pts) 20
* Incorrect Answer (0 pts) 25
* Unselected answer (0 pts) 32
* Unselected answer (1 pt) 30

0/1 point