Which adolescent was most likely to have been obese?
a. Sarah, who was 15 in 2004
b. Briana, who was 15 in 1990
c. Amanda, who was 15 in 1980
d. Vicki, who was 15 in 1970
Question 2
Osteoporosis is a disease that typically occurs late in an individual's life, but nutritional choices during adolescence can contribute to the likelihood of developing the disease. Which of the following teens is most likely at risk for developing osteoporosis later in life?
a. Carlotta drinks milk with every meal, seldom eats meat, and participates in competitive gymnastics.
b. Diane is very conscientious about eating balanced meals and plays basketball several times a week.
c. Veronica is a vegetarian, eats a lot of dairy products, and plays on the volleyball team.
d. Fran avoids dairy products, seldom eats fast food, and walks her dog to get exercise.
Jeremy Deller, A Good Day for Cyclists (painted by Sarah Tynan).
Martha Rosler, Gladiators, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home. 2004
Adolescent Diet and Exercise Patterns and Recommendations
Epiphyseal Plate in Long Bone Adolescent bone growth takes place along the epiphyseal plate
Fraction of obese individuals by state in 1998 and 2008. In 1998, 42 states had obesity rates below