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PUBH 3001 Final Exam Latest Update Exam | Questions and
Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A +
What other factors influence obesity - ANSWER Family history/
genes
Lifestyle
Social and environment
Stress
What percentage of U.S children have a BMI that falls into the
category of being overweight and obese - ANSWER 33%
What are two specific reasons sugar-sweetened drinks are
concerning for health - ANSWER Each 8 oz serving of a sugary
drink added to a child's drink increases their risk of obesity by
60%
Sugary drinks also directly contribute to diet related disease like
obesity and diabetes
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Name and describe two interventions that are addressing
obesity at an institutional, school or community level of the EM
- ANSWER Institutional/ school: In Washington D.C 2nd graders
learned to ride bikes in school gym to be more active and lower
obesity rates
Institutional/ Organization: UMN employee wellness, flu shot
pledge, gym reimbursement etc, OR sit-stand desk: Lowers
blood sugar, reduce risk of obesity
Provide limitations for using BMI as an individual indicator of
health - ANSWER 1. Different body composition
2. Only an indicator related to risk for diseases associated with
obesity
3. Doesn't consider high blood pressure, waist circumference,
Physical inactivity
What are some of the major organs that develop during fetal
like - ANSWER 5-11 weeks
Some organs include, Heart, arms, eyes, legs, teeth, ear
List the common causes of death for children under the age of 5
- ANSWER 1. Lack of access to health facilities
PUBH 3001 Final Exam Latest Update Exam | Questions and
Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A +
What other factors influence obesity - ANSWER Family history/
genes
Lifestyle
Social and environment
Stress
What percentage of U.S children have a BMI that falls into the
category of being overweight and obese - ANSWER 33%
What are two specific reasons sugar-sweetened drinks are
concerning for health - ANSWER Each 8 oz serving of a sugary
drink added to a child's drink increases their risk of obesity by
60%
Sugary drinks also directly contribute to diet related disease like
obesity and diabetes
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Name and describe two interventions that are addressing
obesity at an institutional, school or community level of the EM
- ANSWER Institutional/ school: In Washington D.C 2nd graders
learned to ride bikes in school gym to be more active and lower
obesity rates
Institutional/ Organization: UMN employee wellness, flu shot
pledge, gym reimbursement etc, OR sit-stand desk: Lowers
blood sugar, reduce risk of obesity
Provide limitations for using BMI as an individual indicator of
health - ANSWER 1. Different body composition
2. Only an indicator related to risk for diseases associated with
obesity
3. Doesn't consider high blood pressure, waist circumference,
Physical inactivity
What are some of the major organs that develop during fetal
like - ANSWER 5-11 weeks
Some organs include, Heart, arms, eyes, legs, teeth, ear
List the common causes of death for children under the age of 5
- ANSWER 1. Lack of access to health facilities
