DHN 313- Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
CH 12 - (ANSWER)CH 12
What is the average annual growth during the school years in weight and height? (ch 12 active reading
sheet Q1) - (ANSWER)7 pounds (3-3.5kb) in weight and 2.5 inches (6cm) in height
What are some suggested ways to decrease dental carries in this age group? (ch 12 active reading sheet
Q2) - (ANSWER)- Complex carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and grains are better choices than
simple sugars, such as soft drinks or sports drinks and candy, in relation to oral health and nutrition.
- Sticky carbohydrate-containing foods, such as raisins and gummy candy, are strong caries promoters.
- Fats and proteins may have a protective effect on enamel.
*- Choosing snacks that are combinations of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats may decrease the risk of
developing dental caries.*
*- Having regular meal and snack times versus continually snacking throughout the day is also
beneficial.*
*- Rinsing the mouth after eating—or, better yet, brushing teeth regularly—also decreases the
development of caries.*
- It is important that the school-age child continue to have a source of fluoride, either from the water
supply or through supplementation.
List the three critical periods in childhood for the development of obesity. (ch 12 active reading sheet
Q3) - (ANSWER)1. gestation and early infancy
2. the period of BMI rebound
3. adolescence
How is early BMI rebound defined? (ch 12 active reading sheet Q4) - (ANSWER)Normal increase in body
mass index that occurs after BMI declines and reaches its lowest point, between 5 and 7 years of age. An
increase in percent body fat which usually occurs on average at 6 years of age in order to prepare for the
adolescent growth spurt.
- also called adiposity rebound
- an early BMI rebound is associated with an increase risk of overweight and obesity
- normal
,DHN 313- Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
- low point then the increase
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of children and adolescents aged 6 to 14 years
who views television, videos, or play video games for no more than 2 hours a day from .... -
(ANSWER)78.9% to 86.8%
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of elementary schools that require regularly
scheduled school recess from .... - (ANSWER)57.1% to 62.8%
healthy people 2020 objectives: reduce the consumption of calories from added sugars from ... -
(ANSWER)15.1% to 9.7%
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of primary care physicians who regularly assess
body mass index (BMI) in their child or adolescent patients from ... - (ANSWER)49.7% to 54.7%
The AAP now discourages physicians from focusing on weight when talking to their patients and instead
... - (ANSWER)focus on behaviors
Role of the pediatrician in the prevention of obesity and EDs in adolescents - (ANSWER)1. Discourage
dieting, skipping of meals, or the use of diet pills; instead, encourage and support the implementation of
healthy eating and physical activity behaviors that can be maintained in an ongoing basis.
2. Promote a positive body image among adolescents. Do not focus on body dissatisfaction as a reason
for dieting.
3. Encourage more frequent family meals
4. Encourage families not to talk about weight but rather to talk about healthy eating and being active to
stay healthy. Do more at hone to facilitate health eating and physical activity
5. Inquire about a history of mistreatment or bullying on overweight and obese teenagers and address
this issue with patients and their families
6. Carefully monitor weight loss in an adolescent who needs to lose weight to ensure the adolescent
does not develop an ED
Middle childhood - (ANSWER)5-9/10 yrs old
,DHN 313- Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
Preadolescence - (ANSWER)9-11 years for girls, 10-12 years for boys
Physiological development - (ANSWER)- Growth is steady, but velocity is slowed
- experience growth spurts which go along with an increased appetite and food intake
Growth monitoring continues to be important in preadolescents - (ANSWER)1. Calibrated scales
2. No shoes
3. Light clothes
The increased percent of body fat with puberty - (ANSWER)- normal
- greater in females then in males
T/F: BMI is constant throughout childhood - (ANSWER)False
- BMI changes over time with height
Conflictive development in preadolescence (did i mean cognitive?) - (ANSWER)- self efficacy (know what
to do and ability to do it)
- rationalize cause and effect
- want more independence from family
- pay more attention to friendships
feeding skills and eating: - (ANSWER)- involved in food preparation
- assigned mealtime chores
- eating behaviors: parents responsible for food and guidance, child responsible for how much
How much has the family time/conversation at the dinner table declined over the past 30 years -
(ANSWER)- declined by more than 30%
, DHN 313- Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
What are some barriers listed to family meals - (ANSWER)- too little time
- schedule conflicts
- not knowing how to prepare food
What are 2 academic benefits to family meals? - (ANSWER)1. Better grades
2. Language development enhanced (children listening to complex conversations at the dinner table is
more helpful than reading them a story at bedtime)
What are some overall nutritional benefits to eating family meals for child 9-14? - (ANSWER)- eat more
fruit & veg
- maintenance of normal weight
- healthy eating patterns
- less disordered eating
- more vitamins and other micronutrients
- eat less saturated fat and less trans fat
- eat fewer fried foods, sodas, lower glycemic load
For teens that participate in family meals, what are the seven risky behaviors that are reduced? -
(ANSWER)1. decreased marijuana use
2. decreased alcohol use
3. decreased nicotine use
4. decreased access to prescription drugs
5. decreased likelihood that friends use drugs
6. less likely to engage in sexual activity
7. less likely to experience depression
protein requirements for this age group - (ANSWER)0.95g/kg body weight
CH 12 - (ANSWER)CH 12
What is the average annual growth during the school years in weight and height? (ch 12 active reading
sheet Q1) - (ANSWER)7 pounds (3-3.5kb) in weight and 2.5 inches (6cm) in height
What are some suggested ways to decrease dental carries in this age group? (ch 12 active reading sheet
Q2) - (ANSWER)- Complex carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and grains are better choices than
simple sugars, such as soft drinks or sports drinks and candy, in relation to oral health and nutrition.
- Sticky carbohydrate-containing foods, such as raisins and gummy candy, are strong caries promoters.
- Fats and proteins may have a protective effect on enamel.
*- Choosing snacks that are combinations of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats may decrease the risk of
developing dental caries.*
*- Having regular meal and snack times versus continually snacking throughout the day is also
beneficial.*
*- Rinsing the mouth after eating—or, better yet, brushing teeth regularly—also decreases the
development of caries.*
- It is important that the school-age child continue to have a source of fluoride, either from the water
supply or through supplementation.
List the three critical periods in childhood for the development of obesity. (ch 12 active reading sheet
Q3) - (ANSWER)1. gestation and early infancy
2. the period of BMI rebound
3. adolescence
How is early BMI rebound defined? (ch 12 active reading sheet Q4) - (ANSWER)Normal increase in body
mass index that occurs after BMI declines and reaches its lowest point, between 5 and 7 years of age. An
increase in percent body fat which usually occurs on average at 6 years of age in order to prepare for the
adolescent growth spurt.
- also called adiposity rebound
- an early BMI rebound is associated with an increase risk of overweight and obesity
- normal
,DHN 313- Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
- low point then the increase
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of children and adolescents aged 6 to 14 years
who views television, videos, or play video games for no more than 2 hours a day from .... -
(ANSWER)78.9% to 86.8%
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of elementary schools that require regularly
scheduled school recess from .... - (ANSWER)57.1% to 62.8%
healthy people 2020 objectives: reduce the consumption of calories from added sugars from ... -
(ANSWER)15.1% to 9.7%
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of primary care physicians who regularly assess
body mass index (BMI) in their child or adolescent patients from ... - (ANSWER)49.7% to 54.7%
The AAP now discourages physicians from focusing on weight when talking to their patients and instead
... - (ANSWER)focus on behaviors
Role of the pediatrician in the prevention of obesity and EDs in adolescents - (ANSWER)1. Discourage
dieting, skipping of meals, or the use of diet pills; instead, encourage and support the implementation of
healthy eating and physical activity behaviors that can be maintained in an ongoing basis.
2. Promote a positive body image among adolescents. Do not focus on body dissatisfaction as a reason
for dieting.
3. Encourage more frequent family meals
4. Encourage families not to talk about weight but rather to talk about healthy eating and being active to
stay healthy. Do more at hone to facilitate health eating and physical activity
5. Inquire about a history of mistreatment or bullying on overweight and obese teenagers and address
this issue with patients and their families
6. Carefully monitor weight loss in an adolescent who needs to lose weight to ensure the adolescent
does not develop an ED
Middle childhood - (ANSWER)5-9/10 yrs old
,DHN 313- Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
Preadolescence - (ANSWER)9-11 years for girls, 10-12 years for boys
Physiological development - (ANSWER)- Growth is steady, but velocity is slowed
- experience growth spurts which go along with an increased appetite and food intake
Growth monitoring continues to be important in preadolescents - (ANSWER)1. Calibrated scales
2. No shoes
3. Light clothes
The increased percent of body fat with puberty - (ANSWER)- normal
- greater in females then in males
T/F: BMI is constant throughout childhood - (ANSWER)False
- BMI changes over time with height
Conflictive development in preadolescence (did i mean cognitive?) - (ANSWER)- self efficacy (know what
to do and ability to do it)
- rationalize cause and effect
- want more independence from family
- pay more attention to friendships
feeding skills and eating: - (ANSWER)- involved in food preparation
- assigned mealtime chores
- eating behaviors: parents responsible for food and guidance, child responsible for how much
How much has the family time/conversation at the dinner table declined over the past 30 years -
(ANSWER)- declined by more than 30%
, DHN 313- Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions
What are some barriers listed to family meals - (ANSWER)- too little time
- schedule conflicts
- not knowing how to prepare food
What are 2 academic benefits to family meals? - (ANSWER)1. Better grades
2. Language development enhanced (children listening to complex conversations at the dinner table is
more helpful than reading them a story at bedtime)
What are some overall nutritional benefits to eating family meals for child 9-14? - (ANSWER)- eat more
fruit & veg
- maintenance of normal weight
- healthy eating patterns
- less disordered eating
- more vitamins and other micronutrients
- eat less saturated fat and less trans fat
- eat fewer fried foods, sodas, lower glycemic load
For teens that participate in family meals, what are the seven risky behaviors that are reduced? -
(ANSWER)1. decreased marijuana use
2. decreased alcohol use
3. decreased nicotine use
4. decreased access to prescription drugs
5. decreased likelihood that friends use drugs
6. less likely to engage in sexual activity
7. less likely to experience depression
protein requirements for this age group - (ANSWER)0.95g/kg body weight
