Which of the Following Statements Regarding Nutrition and Obesity in Early

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding nutrition and obesity in early childhood is FALSE?

• A)Obese children,especially those with overweight parents,tend to become obese adults.
• B)Obesity is on the rise in the United States.
• C)Dairy foods should be cut from the diet because of the fat content.
• D)Obesity is more common among preschool girls than preschool boys.

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Definitions:

Midbrain

Located between the hindbrain and forebrain, an area in which many nerve-fiber systems ascend and descend to connect the higher and lower portions of the brain; in particular, the midbrain relays information between the brain and the eyes and ears.

Parasympathetic Function

A part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the heart rate, thus helping the body to relax and recuperate.

Sleep And Arousal

Physiological and neurological states, with sleep being a state of rest and decreased activity, and arousal being a state of being awake and responsive to stimuli.

Pons

A part of the brain located above the medulla oblongata and below the midbrain, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.