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DHN 313 Exam 1 Questions and Correct
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CH 12
Ans: CH 12
What is the average annual growth during the school years in weight
and height? (ch 12 active reading sheet Q1)
Ans: 7 pounds (3-3.5kb) in weight and 2.5 inches (6cm) in
height
What are some suggested ways to decrease dental carries in this age
group? (ch 12 active reading sheet Q2)
Ans: - Complex carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and
grains are better choices than simple sugars, such as soft drinks
or sports drinks and candy, in relation to oral health and
nutrition.
- Sticky carbohydrate-containing foods, such as raisins and
gummy candy, are strong caries promoters.
- Fats and proteins may have a protective effect on enamel.
*- Choosing snacks that are combinations of carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats may decrease the risk of developing dental
caries.*
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*- Having regular meal and snack times versus continually
snacking throughout the day is also beneficia l.*
*- Rinsing the mouth after eating—or, better yet, brushing
teeth regularly—also decreases the development of caries.*
- It is important that the school-age child continue to have a
source of fluoride, either from the water supply or through
supplementation.
List the three critical periods in childhood for the development of
obesity. (ch 12 active reading sheet Q3)
Ans: 1. gestation and early infancy
2. the period of BMI rebound
3. adolescence
How is early BMI rebound defined? (ch 12 active reading sheet Q4)
Ans: Normal increase in body mass index that occurs after BMI
declines and reaches its lowest point, between 5 and 7 years of
age. An increase in percent body fat which usually occurs on
average at 6 years of age in order to prepare for the adolescent
growth spurt.
- also called adiposity rebound
- an early BMI rebound is associated with an increase risk of
overweight and obesity
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- normal
- low point then the increase
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of children and
adolescents aged 6 to 14 years who views television, videos, or play
video games for no more than 2 hours a day from ....
Ans: 78.9% to 86.8%
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of elementary
schools that require regularly scheduled school recess from ....
Ans: 57.1% to 62.8%
healthy people 2020 objectives: reduce the consumption of calories
from added sugars from ...
Ans: 15.1% to 9.7%
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of primary
care physicians who regularly assess body mass index (BMI) in their
child or adolescent patients from ...
Ans: 49.7% to 54.7%
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The AAP now discourages physicians from focusing on weight when
talking to their patients and instead ...
Ans: focus on behaviors
Role of the pediatrician in the prevention of obesity and EDs in
adolescents
Ans: 1. Discourage dieting, skipping of meals, or the use of diet
pills; instead, encourage and support the implementation of
healthy eating and physical activity behaviors that can be
maintained in an ongoing basis.
2. Promote a positive body image among adolescents. Do not
focus on body dissatisfaction as a reason for dieting.
3. Encourage more frequent family meals
4. Encourage families not to talk about weight but rather to talk
about healthy eating and being active to stay healthy. Do more
at hone to facilitate health eating and physical activity
5. Inquire about a history of mistreatment or bullying on
overweight and obese teenagers and address this issue with
patients and their families
6. Carefully monitor weight loss in an adolescent who needs to
lose weight to ensure the adolescent does not develop an ED
Middle childhood
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DHN 313 Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
CH 12
Ans: CH 12
What is the average annual growth during the school years in weight
and height? (ch 12 active reading sheet Q1)
Ans: 7 pounds (3-3.5kb) in weight and 2.5 inches (6cm) in
height
What are some suggested ways to decrease dental carries in this age
group? (ch 12 active reading sheet Q2)
Ans: - Complex carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and
grains are better choices than simple sugars, such as soft drinks
or sports drinks and candy, in relation to oral health and
nutrition.
- Sticky carbohydrate-containing foods, such as raisins and
gummy candy, are strong caries promoters.
- Fats and proteins may have a protective effect on enamel.
*- Choosing snacks that are combinations of carbohydrates,
proteins, and fats may decrease the risk of developing dental
caries.*
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*- Having regular meal and snack times versus continually
snacking throughout the day is also beneficia l.*
*- Rinsing the mouth after eating—or, better yet, brushing
teeth regularly—also decreases the development of caries.*
- It is important that the school-age child continue to have a
source of fluoride, either from the water supply or through
supplementation.
List the three critical periods in childhood for the development of
obesity. (ch 12 active reading sheet Q3)
Ans: 1. gestation and early infancy
2. the period of BMI rebound
3. adolescence
How is early BMI rebound defined? (ch 12 active reading sheet Q4)
Ans: Normal increase in body mass index that occurs after BMI
declines and reaches its lowest point, between 5 and 7 years of
age. An increase in percent body fat which usually occurs on
average at 6 years of age in order to prepare for the adolescent
growth spurt.
- also called adiposity rebound
- an early BMI rebound is associated with an increase risk of
overweight and obesity
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- normal
- low point then the increase
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of children and
adolescents aged 6 to 14 years who views television, videos, or play
video games for no more than 2 hours a day from ....
Ans: 78.9% to 86.8%
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of elementary
schools that require regularly scheduled school recess from ....
Ans: 57.1% to 62.8%
healthy people 2020 objectives: reduce the consumption of calories
from added sugars from ...
Ans: 15.1% to 9.7%
healthy people 2020 objectives: increase the proportion of primary
care physicians who regularly assess body mass index (BMI) in their
child or adolescent patients from ...
Ans: 49.7% to 54.7%
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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The AAP now discourages physicians from focusing on weight when
talking to their patients and instead ...
Ans: focus on behaviors
Role of the pediatrician in the prevention of obesity and EDs in
adolescents
Ans: 1. Discourage dieting, skipping of meals, or the use of diet
pills; instead, encourage and support the implementation of
healthy eating and physical activity behaviors that can be
maintained in an ongoing basis.
2. Promote a positive body image among adolescents. Do not
focus on body dissatisfaction as a reason for dieting.
3. Encourage more frequent family meals
4. Encourage families not to talk about weight but rather to talk
about healthy eating and being active to stay healthy. Do more
at hone to facilitate health eating and physical activity
5. Inquire about a history of mistreatment or bullying on
overweight and obese teenagers and address this issue with
patients and their families
6. Carefully monitor weight loss in an adolescent who needs to
lose weight to ensure the adolescent does not develop an ED
Middle childhood
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