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.
Adolescent white lion in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
The adolescent growth spurt in humans is seen as a “bump” in the height curve and a “spike” in the h
The proportion of obese and extremely obese adults in the United States has increased over the past
Martha Rosler, Gladiators, from the series House Beautiful: Bringing the War Home. 2004
Recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, 2009.
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