What is ethnicity, social factors, exercise, food portions, and parental knowledge.
100
Excess body fats can cause stress on joints, especially weight bearing joints like these two
The knees and hips
100
How much has childhood obesity increased in the past 30 years?
It has tripled
100
Type of Education that provides children with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities and to maintain physical fitness
Physical Education
100
One out of how many children are overweight or obese?
One out of three children
200
Ethnic groups that are most prevalent for childhood obesity
What is African American, and Hispanic
200
What are the Psychological Issues of Being Obese?
Victimization/ bullying, Sense of alienation, Depression, Behavioral problems, Lifelong low quality of life, Low self-esteem
200
Which state contains the "Mcallan-Edinburg-Mission" where most of the population is obese?
Texas
200
These video game systems allow for children to remain somewhat active while playing them
What is XBOX Kinect, Wii
200
On any given day what percentage of children eat fast food?
30-40%
300
Watching how many hours of TV a day results in a increase of obesity rates in kids
4 hours or more
300
What is the main pulmonary risk factor linked to obesity in children?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
300
How many fast food commercials do children see on television each month?
50
300
Healthy living, whether it be eating habits, or physical activity, starts here for children
The home
300
Along with decrease in exercise and increase in nutrient intake, this has also increased for a number of years
Portion Size
400
This is a very common disease related to childhood obesity
Type 2 Diabetes
400
What is the main cardiovascular risk factor linked to obesity in children?
Hypertension
400
Children under the age of 12 in the United States spend how much money a year on food purchases?
30 billion
400
How often should primary care providers speak with children and families about weight management?
At each well-child visit
400
If both parents are obese, a child's risk factor for being obese as an adult is increased XX to XX fold as compared with a child without obese parents.
6 to 15 fold
500
What region of the US is most affected by obesity?
The southern region
500
What are the two main gastrointestinal risk factors linked to obesity in children?
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Gallstones
500
At what age do children become truly aware of the purpose of advertising?
Age 8
500
What are the two modifiable behaviors to target in the reduction of childhood obesity?
Excessive food intake, and insufficient energy expenditure
500
Studies indicate that genetic factors are responsible for XX% to XX% of the variation in obesity.