Concerning physical health,
a. the rate of obesity among teens has steadily declined in the past two decades.
b. modern teens lead a more sedentary lifestyle and consume more empty calories than in decades past.
c. high blood pressure and diabetes remain virtually unheard of in teenage populations.
d. genetic factors appear to play little role in the levels of obesity found in teens.
Question 2
During adolescence, the physical activity levels of males continue to increase, while those of females tend to level off, or even decline. This is most likely due to the
a. degeneration of muscle tissue in females.
b. traditional gender-role socialization of females in our culture that discourages physical activity (especially in athletics).
c. hormonal changes across the period of adolescence.
d. secular trend.
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