25 Questions:

1. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which percentile is used to determine an "at risk level" for a level 1 overweight designation on the BMI growth chart?

a. 65th percentile
b. 75th percentile
c. 85th percentile
d. 95th percentile

2. What adolescent group (12-19 years), according to the most recent NHANES study has the highest prevalence for overweight?

a. Non Hispanic Black girls
b. Non Hispanic White girls
c. Non Hispanic White boys
d. Mexican American girls

3. Which of the following health problems are overweight children at a higher risk of developing?

a. Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure
b. Asthma, sleep disorders, liver disease
c. Early puberty, eating disorders, skin infections
d. All of the above

4. Which group of adolescents and young adults has the highest prevalence rate of Type 2 diabetes?

a. Non White Hispanic
b. American Indians
c. African Americans
d. Asian/Pacific Islanders

5. How does moderate or severe depression affects adolescents with diabetes?

a. Weight loss
b. Fatigue
c. Poor glycemic control and higher likelihood of emergency room visits
d. No effect

6. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics what percentage of overweight school age children have at least one additional cardiovascular risk factor?

a. 10%
b. 28%
c. 58%
d. 77%

7. What affect did the University of Michigan find the increasing rates of childhood obesity have on girls?

a. Increase in allergies
b. Early onset of puberty
c. Delay in puberty
d. No effect

8. Identify the daytime repercussion(s) of sleep apnea in children.

a. Hyperactivity
b. Inattention and behavior problems
c. Sleepiness
d. All of the above

9. What are females who develop a negative body image at a greater risk for developing?

a. Alcohol abuse
b. Eating disorders
c. Prescription drug abuse
d. Food allergies

10. What percentage of childhood obesity is caused by physical problems?

a. Less than 1 %
b. Less than 5%
c. Less than 10%
d. Less than 12%

11. When is the risk of obesity greatest for a child?

a. When they have an overweight sibling
b. When they have obese grandparents
c. When both parents are obese
d. When the mother is obese

12. How does breast feeding and duration breastfeeding affect the development of excess adiposity in early life?

a. Protects against the development of excess adiposity
b. Promotes excess adiposity
c. Has no affect on adiposity
d. Protects against the development of excess adiposity only if the birth weight was low

13. How has the level of consumption of breakfast for children been affected over time?

a. Increased, but with the majority of children eating fast food
b. Breakfast consumption has increased
c. Breakfast consumption has decreased
d. Breakfast consumption has not changed over the past years

14. According to the ADA what is the percentage of children aged 6-11 years that consume the recommended fruit servings on the Food Guide Pyramid?

a. 12% of girls and boys
b. 24% of girls and 23% of boys
c. 40% of girls and 20% of boys
d. 40% of girls and boys

15. What is the risk factor for children becoming obese by age 3 who sleep fewer than 12 hours a day?

a. Sleep has no effect on obesity
b. The risk of obesity doubled, but only in females
c. The risk of obesity doubled
d. The risk of obesity tripled, but only in females

16. What percentage of youth aged 9 to 13 years did the CDC study conducted by the Youth Media Campaign Longitudinal survey (YMCLS) find do not participate in any organized physical activity during their non-school hours?

a. 32.5%
b. 45.5%
c. 55.5%
d. 61.5%

17. How many hours of television viewing do the American Academy of Pediatricians recommend that young children should be restricted to per day?

a. 2 hours
b. 3 hours
c. 4 hours
d. 5 hours

18. How many of 100 young women suffer from eating disorders, according to The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry?

a. 1 in 100
b. 5 in 100
c. 10 in 100
d. 25 in 100

19. What is the first step in the treatment of an overweight child?

a. A mental health assessment
b. Assessment of readiness of the family to make behavior changes
c. Increase physical activity
d. Severe calorie reduction

20. What is the primary goal of the patient's weight management program?

a. Adopt healthier eating and activity habits
b. Accept that the child is destined to be fat
c. Reach a specific weight
d. Immediate weight loss

21.What does the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) consider a safe level of trans fat consumption?

a. 2.0 grams
b. 1.5 grams
c. 0.5 grams
d. There is no safe level of trans fat

22. How many teaspoons of sugar does a 12 oz sugar sweetened soft drink contain?

a. 1 teaspoon
b. 5 teaspoons
c. 10 teaspoons
d. 20 teaspoons

23. What body mass does the NIH recommend that adolescents reach before being considered for bariatric surgery?

a. BMI of 25
b. BMI of 30
c. BMI of 35
d. BMI of 40

24. What is the daily recommended amount of calcium adolescents, especially girls, should consume?

a. 1,200 mg of calcium every day
b. 1,300 mg of calcium every day
c. 1,400 mg of calcium every day
d. 1,500 mg of calcium every day

25. How much daily physical activity did the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 report recommend for children and adolescents?

a. At least 30 minutes of physical activity
b. At least 60 minutes of physical activity
c. At least 90 minutes of physical activity
d. At least 120 minutes of physical activity