Why Do a Majority of Children in the United States

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why do a majority of children in the United States fail to meet the standards of the President's Council on Physical Fitness?

• A) As TV watching increases,fitness declines
• B) There is a lack of involvement in sports that provide continuous activity
• C) Parents and school officials may not encourage or model good exercise habits
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Ear Canal

The narrow tube through which sound waves travel from the outer ear to the eardrum.

Up And Back

A technique often used for administering ear drops or examining the ear, where the ear is pulled upward and backward to straighten the ear canal.

Macular Degeneration

A medical condition that results in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field due to damage to the macula of the retina.

Central Vision

The part of a field of vision where one can see clearly and sharply; it's crucial for reading, driving, and any activity requiring focused vision.