Author Question: Which statement is correct about childhood obesity? a. Heredity is an important factor in the ... (Read 85 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which statement is correct about childhood obesity?

a. Heredity is an important factor in the development of obesity.
b. Childhood obesity in the United States is decreasing.
c. Childhood obesity is the result of inactivity.
d. Childhood obesity can be attributed to an underlying disease in most cases.

Question 2

The psychological effects of being obese during adolescence include:

a. sexual promiscuity.
b. poor body image.
c. feelings of contempt for thin peers.
d. accurate body image but self-deprecating attitude.

lkoler · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Heredity is an important fact that contributes to obesity. Identical twins reared apart tend to resemble their biologic parents to a greater extent than their adoptive parents. It is difficult to distinguish between hereditary and environmental factors. The number of overweight children is increasing in the United States. Inactivity is related to childhood obesity, but it is not the only component. Underlying diseases such as hypothyroidism and hyperinsulinism account for only a small number of cases of childhood obesity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Common emotional consequences of obesity include poor body image, low self-esteem, social isolation, and feelings of depression and isolation. Sexual promiscuity, feelings of contempt for thin peers, and accurate body image but self-deprecating attitude are not usually associated with obesity.