Questions and CORRECT Answers
A 2- to 11-year-old youth client is considered which of the following? - Correct Answer-
Child
According to a recent study, what percentage of children ages 6 to 11 are overweight or
obese? - Correct Answer- 37%
According to the CDC, which range of BMI percentiles is considered overweight when
comparing youth of the same age and sex? - Correct Answer- 85th-94th
As a youth ages, the BMI percentile does which of the following? - Correct Answer- Remains
consistent
During the 1970s, data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicated
what percentage of children were overweight? - Correct Answer- 4%
Youth adolescent ages? - Correct Answer- 12 - 19 years old
Youth BMI Percentiles (compared to same age/sex) Underweight? - Correct Answer- under
the 5th
Youth BMI Percentiles (compared to same age/sex) Normal? - Correct Answer- 5th - 85th
Youth BMI Percentiles (compared to same age/sex) Obese? - Correct Answer- over 95th
Which youth sex become less active over time than males especially with moderate to
vigorous intensity exercise? - Correct Answer- Female
What are the rates of obesity for the 1970s, 2007/2008, and Today? - Correct Answer- 1/20,
1/5, 2/5