You Think That Your Niece Is a Very Beautiful 15-Year-Old

question 159

Multiple Choice

You think that your niece is a very beautiful 15-year-old.At 5'5", she weighs 130 pounds, which her physician says puts her in the middle of the healthy BMI range.However, you have noticed that she has become a very picky eater and rarely finishes her meals.Based on what you've read about adolescent eating habits and weight, why might she be doing this?

• A)She has already gone through her growth spurt and is probably not hungry.
• B)She is probably trying not to gain weight or is actively dieting.
• C)She probably has a thyroid problem and has no appetite.
• D)She might have a hormone deficiency that leaves her not interested in eating.

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Definitions:

Hypnagogic State

A transitional state of consciousness occurring between wakefulness and sleep, often characterized by vivid sensory phenomena or hallucinations.

Night Terrors

Intense episodes of fear that occur during sleep, typically in children, causing them to wake up in a terrified state.

Rapid Eye Movement

A phase of sleep characterized by quick, random movements of the eyes, associated with vivid dreaming.

Circadian Rhythm

The internal biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.