Question

1. Which of the following accounts for the increasing trend in calorie consumption of American childres?

a. increased activities during the day

b. increased milk consumption leading lactose intolerance

c. increased snacking

d. increaded intake of fruits & vegetables

2. T/F- Binge drinking patterns are associated only w/males

3. Lead toxicity

a. is more coomon now than it was 20 years ago.

b. is not a problem for malnourished children

c. results from increased use of lead paints 2day,

d. leads to nervous system dysfunction.

Answer 1

1. Increased activity can lead to loss of calories

The calorie intake of childrens has gradually increased because of the availability of snacking .Which is easily available in packet forms in a cheaper cost.

Lactose intolerance occurs when there is lack of a particular enzyme in the gastrointestinal tract making them not to adjust with milk on consumption

Fruits and vegetables intake are quite lower in children

Ans:increased snacking

2.The binge drinking is found to be high in men than women but in adolescent it is high in girls than boys it is associated with both gender

Ans:False

3.Lead toxicity will cause damage to the nervous system

This has grown gradually

It can be a problem for malnourished children if occured

The use 9f lead paints has increased bit parents are caution too

Ans:leads to nervous system dysfunction