Importance of AWC Exams
How often does a child from 3-18 years of age need to complete an AWC exam?
What is once per year
I am a key part of AWC exams. I am designed to keep you healthy and protect you from diseases. What am I?
Immunizations
True or False?
The childhood and the teen years are periods of rapid change and growth, and a child’s mind and body can change dramatically from one year to the next.
True
It takes, on average, 1 hour and 43 minutes of walking to burn off a 540-calorie Big Mac. A person would need to walk seven hours to burn off a super-sized Coke, fries, and a Big Mac.
True
What are two reasons why an AWC exam is important?
•Keep the child up to date on immunizations
•They give both parents and children an opportunity to assess growth and development
•They also allow parents to ask questions about raising their children in a safe and healthy way
•Physicals give the pediatrician insight into family dynamics and the environment in which the child is growing and learning
•Have a baseline if any physical health issues arise
•an annual physical is the first line of defense in diagnosing and treating childhood diseases and illnesses like ADHD, autism, asthma, and allergies.
Which of the following is not completed at an AWC exam?
A. Vital Signs & Measurements
B. Past Medical History
C. Examination of teeth
D. Vision & Hearing Test
E. Head-T-Toe Physical Exam
C. Examination of teeth
True or False?
The main difference between a sports physical and an AWC exam is that hearing and vision are not tested at a sports physical.
False
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends:
for school-age kids and teens (6 through 17 years) to have how many minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily?
60
List one reason why annual blood work is important?
-Your child is experiencing unusual, persistent symptoms. These could include anything from fatigue to abnormal weight gain to new pain.
-You want to optimize your child’s health. Knowing levels of various blood components, such as HDL and LDL cholesterol, can allow you to tweak your child’s diet or fitness plan to minimize unhealthy habits (that you may not even realize are unhealthy). This can also maximize the nutrients you put in your child’s body and more.
-You want to reduce your child’s risk of disease or complications. Regular blood tests can catch the warning signs of almost any disease early. Many heart, lung, and kidney conditions can be diagnosed using blood tests.
What are 3 disorders/diseases that are screened for in their AWC exam?
•High Cholesterol
•Diabetes/Prediabetes
•High Blood Pressure
•Obesity
•Depression
•Anxiety
•Anemia
True or False?
Schools began to require physical exams for children at the beginning of the 20th Century.
False
What are the 3 elements of Fitness?
•Endurance
•Strength
•Flexibility