Adolescent Obesity Intervention Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a major nutritional limitation of fast foods?

  • Low in protein content (correct)
  • Poor sources of folic acid and fiber
  • Low in calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin A unless milk or milkshake is ordered
  • High in sodium content

Which of the following statements about fast foods is true?

  • They can completely meet the nutritional needs of teenagers
  • They are acceptable as part of a well-balanced diet when consumed judiciously (correct)
  • They should never be consumed by adolescents due to their unhealthy nature
  • They are recommended as the mainstay of a teenager's diet

What percentage of overweight adolescents are likely to stay overweight as adults?

  • 80% (correct)
  • 70%
  • 60%
  • 90%

Which of the following health risks is NOT associated with being overweight as an adolescent?

<p>Osteoporosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major nutritional limitations of fast foods mentioned in the text?

<p>Low in folic acid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the energy content of common fast food meal combinations?

<p>They contain excessive energy compared to other nutrients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the adoption of healthy dietary practices?

<p>Recognizing good eating habits is the first step towards encouraging healthy diets. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why adolescents may reject healthy home food and prefer eating outside?

<p>To conform to peer preferences and express individuality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended strategy for adolescents to adopt healthy dietary practices?

<p>Limit television viewing to about one or two hours each day. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about adolescent obesity intervention is true?

<p>Adolescents should be convinced that they want to modify their behavior for successful intervention. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential health risk associated with excessive television viewing and erratic eating habits among adolescents?

<p>Increased risk of obesity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about fast food consumption among adolescents is true?

<p>Eating outside, which often involves fast food, is not as healthy as routine home food. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of adolescents consuming excessive amounts of unhealthy foods?

<p>Increased risk of obesity and associated health issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding eating disorders in adolescence?

<p>Anorexia nervosa is closely tied to body image distortion in adolescence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of an adolescent suffering from an eating disorder like anorexia nervosa?

<p>Disruption in the process of adopting a healthy body image (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes Sonam's situation, as presented in the example?

<p>She has an unrealistic perception of her body weight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is a potential risk associated with Sonam's eating disorder?

<p>Increased risk of life-threatening health complications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes a potential contributing factor to Sonam's eating disorder?

<p>Exposure to unrealistic body image standards in media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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