The prevalence of childhood obesity has doubled in the past 20 years. However, this prevalence varies by

racial and ethnic background of child.

What factor explains the differences between boys and girls in motor performance?

Boys receive more encouragement and support for participating in sports.

Food offered to children in schools tends to be

heavy on sugar, animal fats, and salt.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

is more common in boys than in girls.

Which of the following is FALSE regarding childhood asthma?

Once a child “outgrows” asthma, it never returns.

How do the motor skills of middle childhood boys and girls compare?

Boys have more forearm length, while girls have more limb coordination.

Which of the following predicts the extent of a child’s participation in sports?

The child’s self-perception of competence in sports

Genetic components or causes for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

may be related to how the brain processes dopamine and serotonin.

are more often rejected by their peers and do more poorly in sports.

One reason for increased coordination and agility during the middle childhood years is

practice using physical skills.

What is the key feature of "mainstreaming"?

Placing students in regular classes

Over the past few decades, food portions have

become larger, particularly at fast-food restaurants.

It is common for children ages 6–12 to have which of the following physical changes?

Becoming less stocky and more slender

In order to help a child lose weight, which of the following is recommended?

Use various behavioral methods emphasizing praise and reinforcers.

What is the relationship between childhood asthma in affluent nations and childhood asthma in poorer nations?

It is more common in affluent nations but more serious in poorer nations.

Which of the following plays a role in obesity?

Genetic, environmental, and physiological factors

Children with more fat cells

feel hungry sooner than children with fewer fat cells.

Cross-cultural studies of childhood asthma find that

the problem is more serious in poorer nations.

Beginning around age 11, how do males and females differ in physical development?

Males develop more muscle, while females develop more fatty tissue.

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1
What is the most common physical fitness issue in U.S. children?
Watching too much TV
Lack of equipment
Poor school programs
High-intensity sports
2
The prevalence of childhood obesity has doubled in the past 20 years. However, this prevalence varies by
racial and ethnic background of child.
sex of child, with obesity increasing for girls and decreasing for boys.
accessibility of high-quality healthcare.
education level of parents.
3
What factor explains the differences between boys and girls in motor performance?
Differences are due primarily to biological variables.
Boys receive more encouragement and support for participating in sports.
From birth, girls have less interest in sports than do boys.
Differences in boys and girls are heritable.
4
What guideline replaced the "Food Pyramid" in 2011?
MyHealth
USDA Pyramid
HealthyChoices
MyPlate
5
Food offered to children in schools tends to be
primarily fish, poultry, and whole grains.
low in sodium.
heavy on sugar, animal fats, and salt.
reflective of the dietary recommendations made by “My Plate” of the USDA
6
What develops significantly in the brain during ages 7-9?
Motor coordination
Emotional processing
Executive functions
Sensory skills
7
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
is simply a stage that children go through and that they will grow out of.
is more common in boys than in girls.
would not exist if teachers were willing to be more flexible.
is a pattern of learned behavior.
8
Which of the following is FALSE regarding childhood asthma?
Once a child “outgrows” asthma, it never returns.
Nasal corticosteroids block reaction to allergens and reduce constriction.
Medicines to treat asthma include cromolyn sodium and nedocromil.
Remove sources of respiratory irritation from their homes
9
What happens in changes to children’s height and weight during middle childhood?
They are rapid for girls but slow and steady for boys.
They slow down.
They show a dramatic growth spurt.
They are fairly steady.
10
How do the motor skills of middle childhood boys and girls compare?
Boys have more forearm strength while girls have more hand–eye coordination
Boys have more hand–eye coordination, while girls have more strength.
Boys have more forearm length, while girls have more limb coordination.
Boys have more agility, while girls have more strength.
11
Which of the following predicts the extent of a child’s participation in sports?
Whether the child lives in a rural or an urban environment
The child’s self-perception of competence in sports
The child’s socioeconomic status
The child’s physical size
12
Genetic components or causes for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
may be related to how the brain processes dopamine and serotonin.
can be treated with behavioral therapies.
have not been found in either sex.
have been found in boys but not in girls.
13
Obese children
tend to like their bodies as well as children of average weight.
are likely to be popular with their peers and do well in sports.
are less likely to be teased by their peers.
are more often rejected by their peers and do more poorly in sports.
14
Which gender shows more limb flexibility in middle childhood?
Girls
Neither
Boys
Both equally
15
One reason for increased coordination and agility during the middle childhood years is
decreased myelination of motor pathways.
practice using physical skills.
decreased muscle strength.
reduced size and activity in the cerebellum.
16
What is the key feature of "mainstreaming"?
Eliminating special programs
Testing all students
Segregating students
Placing students in regular classes
17
How much do children grow in height annually during middle childhood?
2 inches
1 inch
3 inches
5 inches
18
Over the past few decades, food portions have
become smaller, particularly for unhealthy foods.
stayed the same size.
become larger for all foods.
become larger, particularly at fast-food restaurants.
19
ADHD often coexists with which condition?
Bipolar disorder
Autism
Learning disabilities
Anxiety
20
It is common for children ages 6–12 to have which of the following physical changes?
Becoming less stocky and more slender
A growth spurt prior to the adolescent growth spurt
Becoming more stocky and less slender
A slowing of weight gain
21
When does participation in organized sports begin to decline?
In adolescence
During middle childhood
At age 4
It does not decline; rather, it increases over time.
22
Which factor contributes most to childhood obesity?
Small portion sizes
Genetic predisposition
Lack of physical activity
High protein diets
23
In order to help a child lose weight, which of the following is recommended?
Encourage snacking in front of the TV, as this leads to less overeating
Use various behavioral methods emphasizing praise and reinforcers.
Enforce strict punishment for going off a diet.
Insist that the family eat meals together at set times of the day.
24
What is the relationship between childhood asthma in affluent nations and childhood asthma in poorer nations?
It is less serious in affluent nations and more common in poorer nations.
It is more common in affluent nations but more serious in poorer nations.
It is less common in affluent nations and more common in poorer nations.
It is more serious in affluent nations and more common in poorer nations.
25
Which disorder is characterized by math difficulties?
Dysgraphia
Dyscalculia
Dyslexia
Aphasia
26
What is a primary factor in stuttering?
Neurological issues
Poor nutrition
Lack of sleep
Weak immune system
27
Which of the following plays a role in obesity?
Genetic, environmental, and physiological factors
Genetics only
Genetics and physiological factors
Environment only
28
Which nutrient is essential for growth in middle childhood?
Sugar
Protein
Fats
Starches
29
Children with more fat cells
feel hungry sooner than children with fewer fat cells.
have less adipose tissue than children who are not obese.
may have inherited the tendency to burn up extra calories, so they eat more
eat more than they should, even when they feel full.
30
Dyslexia affects which skill most?
Arithmetic
Speaking
Writing
Reading
31
Cross-cultural studies of childhood asthma find that
it is almost nonexistent in affluent nations.
the problem is more serious in poorer nations.
the rates are remarkably similar across countries.
the problem tends to be less serious in poorer nations.
32
What treatment is most common for ADHD?
Antidepressants
Stimulants
Counseling
Behavioral therapy
33
Beginning around age 11, how do males and females differ in physical development?
Males develop more fatty tissue, while females develop more muscle.
Males develop more weight, while females develop more height.
Males develop more muscle, while females develop more fatty tissue.
Males develop more height, while females develop more weight.
34
What is the leading cause of myopia in middle childhood?
Nutritional deficiency
Eye injuries
Inherited genetics
Age-related decline
35
What is the main focus of CBT for ADHD?
Group therapy
Self-control
Medication
Physical activity

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