Question 1

During the middle childhood years, children tend to:

Accepted Answer

During the middle childhood years, children's growth rate slows, so they need fewer calories.

Question 2

Of the following, which is a factor in a child's development of obesity?

Accepted Answer

All of these factors can contribute to a child's development of obesity. Heredity can influence metabolism and fat storage, stress management can affect eating habits, and socioeconomic status can impact access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity.

Question 3

Doug has had to limit his physical activity, including dropping out of track, especially in the late Fall when the weather turns cold. This is due to Doug's breathing problems, which he has had since he was an infant. Doug probably has:

Accepted Answer

Doug's symptoms, including breathing problems exacerbated by cold weather and since infancy, are characteristic of asthma, a chronic respiratory condition.

Question 4

The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest which of the following for a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains for overall health and well-being.

Question 5

During the middle childhood years, children require:

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the middle childhood years, children require:
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Question 6

Of the following, which conditions are known to contribute to asthma?

Accepted Answer

All of these conditions—intense physical activity, allergies, and stress—are known to contribute to or trigger asthma symptoms.

Question 7

Brody has had to miss quite a few days of school. His bronchial tubes fill with mucus and tighten so that he has trouble breathing. Like many ten year olds today, Brody has:

Accepted Answer

Brody's symptoms of mucus-filled and tightened bronchial tubes causing breathing difficulties are characteristic of asthma, a common condition in children.

Question 8

Obesity rates tend to be higher among the:

Accepted Answer

Obesity rates are often higher among lower socioeconomic classes due to factors like limited access to healthy foods, lack of safe areas for physical activity, and less health education.

Question 9

__________ is indicated when the BMI is greater than the 85^th percentile for sex and age.

Accepted Answer

Obesity is indicated when the BMI is greater than the 85th percentile for sex and age, as it suggests excess body weight relative to height.

Question 10

Zaira is sitting in her desk at school after having missed the last few days. She has a broken arm. If Zaira is like most fourth graders her age, she broke her arm:

Accepted Answer

Most fourth graders are likely to break their arm riding a bike, as it is a common activity for children and poses a risk of falls and injuries.

Question 11

Research indicates that children who are overweight during middle childhood:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that children who are overweight during middle childhood are more likely to continue having weight issues into adulthood, regardless of their parents' weight, due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors.

Question 12

Willie and his mom have been homeless for two years, mostly eating at missions and shelters at night and from dumpsters in the day. Willie, 9 years old, has gained only a few pounds of weight in the last two years. It is likely that:

Accepted Answer

Willie's limited weight gain over two years suggests inadequate nutrition, which can lead to stunted growth in children.

Question 13

Most childhood injuries are related to:

Accepted Answer

Riding a bike is a common activity among children and often leads to injuries due to falls, collisions, or lack of protective gear like helmets.

Question 14

The __________ is a measurement used to compare a person's height and weight to determine a healthy body weight.

Accepted Answer

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement used to compare a person's height and weight to determine a healthy body weight.

Question 15

Gadil is a healthy eleven year old boy. Gadil has learned to eat a balanced, nutritious diet. The most important influences on Gadil's food choices are:

Accepted Answer

Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's eating habits by encouraging and modeling healthy diets, especially at a young age.

Question 16

The best preventative for the most common source of injuries to children in middle childhood is:

Accepted Answer

Enforcing and modeling bike safety practices like wearing helmets is the best preventative measure for the most common source of injuries, which are often related to bicycle accidents in middle childhood.

Question 17

What conclusions have been made about the dietary habits of children in middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that parents' dietary habits at home are the most influential on children's eating behaviors, as they provide the primary environment and model for dietary choices.

Question 18

If parents wish to decrease the probability their child will develop asthma, they should:

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Question 19

Angel is 14 years old and about 20 pounds heavier than she should be. Her mother isn't too worried. Even though both she and her husband are overweight, she believes Angel will eventually slim down because they have talked to Angel about good eating habits. What does research indicate about this?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that children with overweight parents have a significantly higher risk of becoming overweight themselves, regardless of whether they are taught good eating habits. Additionally, childhood weight status is a strong predictor of adult weight status, so Angel's current weight puts her at a higher risk of being overweight as an adult. Therefore, it is not safe to assume that Angel will eventually slim down on her own.

Question 20

Of the following children, who is most likely to become obese?

Accepted Answer

Jessica is most likely to become obese because her family's reliance on fast food due to financial constraints and busy schedules can lead to unhealthy eating habits, which are a significant risk factor for obesity.

Quiz 7: Middle Childhood