Physical Attributes
5-7 lbs/yr
How many children play soccer in the U.S.?
3 million
What are some causation of childhood obesity?
Screen time, poor diet
School lunches vary by...
state
The brain reaches adult size at what age?
Brain reaches adult size around age 7
What are the pros of organized sports?
social skills, fitness, fun
What are some consequences of of childhood obesity?
teasing, self-esteem, health risks
One challenge with school lunches and nutrition is that children might...
reject healthy food
Baby teeth starts being loss around age ___, and ends around age___
Baby teeth starts being loss around age 6, and ends around age 12
What are the cons of organized sports?
burnout, adult pressure
What percent of U.S/ school aged children obese?
20%
A challenge with school lunches and nutrition is that school meal quality varies by...
district
Prepubescent spurts happen at what age for boys, and what age for girls?
Girls: ~9–10 years
Boys: ~11–12 years
What are youth sport recommendations?
•Focus on fun and engagement
•Less drilling, more free play
•Let kids choose positions
During middle childhood development, there can be an increase in ________ to help burn more calories and help maintain a healthy body.
activity level
Post-2010 Act: +__% veggies, +__% fruits
Post-2010 Act: +16% veggies, +23% fruits
What are gross motor skills and what happens to this skill during middle childhood?
Gross Motor skills: movements that involve the large muscles of the body, enabling activities such as walking, jumping, climbing, and throwing. There is also an increase in gross motors skills during middle childhood.
Guidelines: ≤___fat, <___saturated fat, _/_ daily nutrients
Guidelines: ≤30% fat, <10% saturated fat, 1/3 daily nutrients