Factors Promoting Healthy Physical Development in Adolescents

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Which factors influence adolescent physical health?

Biological factors only

Psychological factors only

Social factors only

All of the above (correct)

What are the learning outcomes for Week 3?

Reflect on your own adolescence only

Analyze and critically evaluate substantive knowledge only

Apply your knowledge to real-life problems only

All of the above (correct)

What does Week 3 of the course focus on?

Factors contributing to well-being

Development of healthy lifestyle behaviors

Current adolescent health status in Australia

All of the above (correct)

Which age group has the highest percentage of adolescents meeting the sedentary screen-based behavior guideline?

13- to 17-year-olds Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of 15- to 24-year-olds in Australia are classified as overweight or obese?

22% Signup and view all the answers

What type of interventions have been found to be effective in addressing lifestyle behaviors in childhood?

School-based interventions with family and community involvement Signup and view all the answers

During puberty, the brain releases chemicals and hormones that can increase emotional arousal and desire for rewarding activities. This can make some teens more prone to emotional and behavioral issues.

The brain releases chemicals and hormones during puberty, increasing emotional arousal and desire for rewarding activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the HPG axis?

A component of the endocrine system that regulates the reproductive system and the release of sex hormones. Signup and view all the answers

What is the peak height velocity?

The point at which adolescents grow most rapidly. Signup and view all the answers

What is menarche?

The medical term for a girl's first menstrual period. Signup and view all the answers

Which model describes the various factors that influence adolescent physical health?

Biopsychosocial model Signup and view all the answers

What factors are included in the biopsychosocial model of adolescent physical health?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Week 3 in the course?

Healthy physical development in adolescents Signup and view all the answers

According to the Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines, how often should long periods of sitting down be broken up?

Every 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of 13- to 17-year-olds met the sedentary screen-based behaviour guideline in Australia?

20% Signup and view all the answers

Which group of adolescents in Australia was least likely to meet the sedentary screen-based behaviour guideline?

Adolescent boys Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the timing of puberty?

Screen time Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a girl's first menstrual period?

Menarche Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of poor sleep/insomnia in adolescence?

Improved school performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of sleep per night for 14- to 17-year-olds in Australia?

8 to 10 hours Signup and view all the answers

What are the three factors included in the biopsychosocial model of adolescent physical health?

Nutrition, mental health, parental role models Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual course of development during adolescence?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of youth health in Australia?

Stagnant Signup and view all the answers

Which age group in Australia has the highest percentage of adolescents classified as overweight or obese?

15- to 24-year-olds Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of 13- to 17-year-olds in Australia met the sedentary screen-based behaviour guideline?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adolescent boys in Australia did NOT meet the sedentary screen-based behaviour guideline?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the release of growth hormones, thyroid hormones, and androgens that lead to rapid height and weight acceleration during adolescence?

Adolescent Growth Spurt Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the HPG axis in the human body?

Regulating the reproductive system and the release of sex hormones Signup and view all the answers

What factors can influence the timing of puberty?

Genetics and environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of poor sleep/insomnia in adolescence?

Depression, poor self-control, delinquency, substance use, obesity, cognitive impairment, and poor school performance Signup and view all the answers

Factors Promoting Healthy Physical Development in Adolescents

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Which factors influence adolescent physical health?

What are the learning outcomes for Week 3?

What does Week 3 of the course focus on?

Which age group has the highest percentage of adolescents meeting the sedentary screen-based behavior guideline?

What percentage of 15- to 24-year-olds in Australia are classified as overweight or obese?

What type of interventions have been found to be effective in addressing lifestyle behaviors in childhood?

During puberty, the brain releases chemicals and hormones that can increase emotional arousal and desire for rewarding activities. This can make some teens more prone to emotional and behavioral issues.

What is the HPG axis?

What is the peak height velocity?

What is menarche?

Which model describes the various factors that influence adolescent physical health?

What factors are included in the biopsychosocial model of adolescent physical health?

What is the focus of Week 3 in the course?

According to the Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines, how often should long periods of sitting down be broken up?

What percentage of 13- to 17-year-olds met the sedentary screen-based behaviour guideline in Australia?

Which group of adolescents in Australia was least likely to meet the sedentary screen-based behaviour guideline?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the timing of puberty?

What is the term for a girl's first menstrual period?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of poor sleep/insomnia in adolescence?

What is the recommended amount of sleep per night for 14- to 17-year-olds in Australia?

What are the three factors included in the biopsychosocial model of adolescent physical health?

What is the usual course of development during adolescence?

What is the state of youth health in Australia?

Which age group in Australia has the highest percentage of adolescents classified as overweight or obese?

What percentage of 13- to 17-year-olds in Australia met the sedentary screen-based behaviour guideline?

What percentage of adolescent boys in Australia did NOT meet the sedentary screen-based behaviour guideline?

What is the term for the release of growth hormones, thyroid hormones, and androgens that lead to rapid height and weight acceleration during adolescence?

What is the role of the HPG axis in the human body?

What factors can influence the timing of puberty?

What are the consequences of poor sleep/insomnia in adolescence?

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