Risk Factors
Having parents who are obese increases a child’s risk of obesity because of both genetics and this factor.
What is environment (lifestyle)
Kids should get at least how many minutes of physical activity every day to help prevent obesity?
What is 60 minutes?
Drinking these sugar-sweetened beverages daily is one of the top contributors to childhood obesity.
What are sodas (or sugary drinks)?
Children should limit recreational screen time to less than how many hours per day?
What is 2 hours?
Childhood obesity increases the risk of developing this type of diabetes
What is type 2 diabetes?
True or False: A child’s risk of obesity increases if their family eats fast food more than twice per week.
What is True
Eating meals together as a family has been shown to lower the risk of this.
What is childhood obesity
The American Heart Association recommends children consume no more than how many teaspoons of added sugar per day?
What is 6 teaspoons?
Not getting enough sleep regularly raises obesity risk. School-age kids should sleep at least this many hours per night.
What is 9–12 hours?
Obese children are more likely to develop this condition that causes high blood pressure.
What is hypertension?
Children are more likely to gain excess weight if they don’t have regular access to safe spaces for this activity.
What is physical activity (play, exercise)?
Children should eat at least how many cups of vegetables daily to help maintain a healthy weight?
What is 2–3 cups?
Name one common “hidden sugar” source in children’s diets other than soda.
What are fruit juices, cereals, ketchup, or flavored yogurts?
Kids who spend more than 2 hours daily on screens are more likely to snack on foods high in this nutrient.
What is sugar or fat
Obese children are at higher risk for this joint-related problem usually seen in adults.
What is arthritis (or joint pain)?
Obesity is more common in children from families with limited access to these kinds of foods.
What are fresh fruits and vegetables (healthy foods)?
Studies show children who eat this morning meal regularly are less likely to be obese.
What is breakfast
A 20-ounce bottle of soda can have the sugar equivalent of about how many teaspoons?
What is 16–18 teaspoons
True or False: Children who watch TV while eating are more likely to overeat
What is True
Childhood obesity is linked to lower self-esteem and an increased risk of this mental health condition.
What is depression
Childhood obesity risk increases when mothers have this condition during pregnancy.
What is gestational diabetes
Children with obesity are 5 times more likely to grow up into this type of adult
What is an obese adult
The CDC recommends limiting fruit juice to no more than this many ounces per day for children ages 1–6.
What is 4–6 ounces
Children who get fewer than this many hours of sleep per night have significantly higher obesity risk.
What is 9 hours
Childhood obesity increases the risk of developing this liver disease linked to fat buildup
What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)