What effect does participation in sports have on shy children?
a. Shy children tend to become increasingly anxious and struggle with the competitive nature of organized sports.
b. Organized sports have a positive effect on the physical well-being of shy children, but a negative effect on self-esteem.
c. Organized sports help shy children reach higher levels of self-esteem and decrease their social anxiety over time.
d. Organized sports tend to have a negative effect on shy children, increasing their levels of social anxiety.
Question 2
Shonda is a 9-year-old girl who loves to spend time with her family and enjoys helping her grandmother cook. Her grandmother has developed osteoporosis, and Shonda's parents want to help Shonda prevent the disease. What should they do?
a. Encourage weight-bearing exercises and a diet that is high in calcium.
b. Discourage cooking with her grandmother and encourage a lowfat diet.
c. Begin the use of dietary supplements to increase muslce mass.
d. Limit athletic activities that involve rigorous running such as soccer.
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