Question

1. T/F Eating disorder occur during the adolescent peroid as a result if peer pressure & attainment of athletic performance goals.

2. What are the eating habits of American children

a. their diet contain too many processed foods that are high in fat, salt and or sugar

b. their daily intake contains the recommened servings of fruits & vegetables

c. their diets contain the recommended amount of fiber,

d. they consume fewer calories than recommended

3. How do changes in puberty affect the nutrient needs of teenagers?

a. Girls require more iron for tissue synthesis than boys

b. Energy requirements for girls are greater than boys

c. Total nutrients needs are greater during adolescence than at any other time of life.

d. Total amount of energy needed by teenagers is the same as needed by adults.

Answer 1

1. Eating disorder occurs during the adolescent period as a result of peer pressure & attainment of athletic performance goals.

(TRUE)

An eating disorder can be occurred by various factors, which includes psychological factor(attainment of athletic performance goals) and Social factors(peer pressure)

2.

The eating habits of American children Include diet contain too many processed foods that are high in fat, salt and or sugar.

Answer - a. their diet contains too many processed foods that are high in fat, salt and or sugar

It is seen that 80% of U.S. Children eat more fat than recommendation and 45% of children do not eat fruits.

3.

Total nutrients needs are greater during adolescence than at any other time of life, In this time nutritional needs are increases to support pubertal growth.

Answer - C