One Way to Reduce the Incidence of Obesity in Adolescence

question 28

Multiple Choice

One way to reduce the incidence of obesity in adolescence is to have teens engage in "regular activity." Which of these defines such activity?

• A) Exercise must last for at least 60 minutes, two times per week.
• B) Exercise must occur at least five times a week.
• C) Exercise must burn at least 250 calories.
• D) Exercise must last for 30 minutes, three times per week.

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Definitions:

Dura Mater

The tough outermost membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, offering protection.

Subarachnoid Space

The interval between the arachnoid membrane and pia mater surrounding the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Filum Terminale

The filum terminale is a thin, fibrous tissue extension from the lower end of the spinal cord, anchoring the spinal cord to the coccyx and stabilizing it within the spinal column.

Coccyx

The coccyx, commonly known as the tailbone, is the small bone at the base of the vertebral column that is composed of fused vertebrae.