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Which factors influence adolescent physical health?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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.
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 HPG axis?
What is the peak height velocity?
What is the peak height velocity?
What is menarche?
What is menarche?
Which model describes the various factors that influence adolescent physical health?
Which model describes the various factors that influence adolescent physical health?
What factors are included in the biopsychosocial model of 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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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?
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?
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 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 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 usual course of development during adolescence?
What is the state of youth health in Australia?
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?
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 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 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 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 is the role of the HPG axis in the human body?
What factors can influence the timing of puberty?
What factors can influence the timing of puberty?
What are the consequences of poor sleep/insomnia in adolescence?
What are the consequences of poor sleep/insomnia in adolescence?
