Childhood Obesity and Nutrition
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What happens to the rate of growth in childhood compared to infancy?

  • It remains the same
  • It slows down (correct)
  • It increases
  • It stops

    • What is the average growth rate of children during the elementary school years?

  • 15 - 17.5 cm a year
  • 10 - 12.5 cm a year
  • 2.5 - 5 cm a year
  • 5 - 7.5 cm a year (correct)

    • What is the primary contributor to differences in height among children around the world?

  • Nutrition and socioeconomic status
  • Ethnic origin and nutrition (correct)
  • First-born vs. later-born children
  • Urban vs. rural living

    • What happens to muscle mass and strength during childhood?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changes dramatically in the brain during childhood?

    <p>Local patterns within the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is key to ensuring healthy growth and development during childhood?

    <p>Developing a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and good nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant consequence of childhood obesity?

    <p>Increased risk of asthma and heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a successful way to improve children's fitness and lower their fat content?

    <p>School-based physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of preschool children's cognitive abilities?

    <p>They have a creative, free, and fanciful imagination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range of the preoperational stage, according to Piaget's Theory?

    <p>From 2 to 7 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of regular exercise for children, apart from physical health?

    <p>Enhanced cognitive development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a positive influence on children's exercise levels, according to the text?

    <p>Growing up with parents who exercise regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial factor in children's development that can be affected by inconsistent bedtimes?

    <p>Well-being and sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of girls between the ages of 6 and 11 meet the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines' recommendation of at least 60 minutes of vigorous activity a day?

    <p>2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complaint that parents present to health-care professionals regarding their young children?

    <p>Sleep problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended daily habit for young children to support their overall development?

    <p>Engaging in physical activity every day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of spending an average of 8 hours daily in sedentary screen activities?

    <p>Low activity levels, obesity, and worse sleep patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hours of sleep are recommended for children each night?

    <p>11-13 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

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