Question

1. There is an increased incidence of ____________ in children with asthma.

a. diabetes

b. overweight and obesity

c. gluten intolerance

d. osteoporosis

e. ADHD

2. Hypertonia is characterized by ____________.

a. low muscle tone

b. stiffness

c. cognitive delays

d. a high level of overall activity

e. difficulty with voluntary control of muscle movement

3. Athletes should consume _____ ounces of fluid prior to exercise.

a. 4-6

b. 6-8

c. 8-10

d. 10-12

e. 12-14

4. Specific topics that should be included as components of Stage 1 obesity treatment include ____________.

a. a detailed physical activity plan

b. a very-low enegy diet

c. elimination of fast food meals

d. "good" versus "bad" foods

e. consumption of atleast 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day

5. What is the RDA for calcium for school-age children 9-13 years?

a. 800 mg/day

b. 1000 mg/day

c.1100 mg/day

d.1200 mg/day

e. 1300 mg/day

Answer 1

1. Overweight and obesity in adolescent and children has shown an increased incidence in last few years. A major reason for it is sedentary lifestyle and consumption of junk and unhealthy food.

The answer is (b) overweight and obesity.

2. Hypertonia is referred as increased muscle tone and reflex activity due to dysfunction of higher centres of brain. It is referred as rigidity or muscle stiffness.

So the answer is (b) stiffness

3. Athletes should consume some amount of fluid prior to exercise so they do not get dehydrated during exercise session. 8 ounces of fluid before 30 min prior to exercise is required.

So the answer is (b) 6-8 ounces

4. Stage 1 treatment of obesity includes healthy lifestyle eating and activity habits like including atleast 5 fruits and vegetables in your meal.

So the answer is (e)

5. Calcium is necessary for proper growth and development of children. Children between 9-13 years require 1300mg calcium per day

So the answer is (e) 1300mg