All of the following are health risks associated with childhood obesity: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. A well-balanced meal is baked chicken, steamed broccoli, whole grain rice, and fat-free milk. The CDC recommends that children engage in 60 minutes of aerobic physical activity per day. A child is considered obese if they fall at or above the 95th percentile for BMI according to growth charts.

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2. Which is a health concern related to childhood obesity? Type II Diabetes Heart Disease Asthma All of the above

3. D is the correct answer Type II diabetes, heart disease, and asthma are all health risks for children with obesity. Other health risks include; gallstones, liver problems, behavior and learning problems, bone and joint problems, sleep disorders, and high blood pressure

4. Which meal is considered a well balanced meal? Baked chicken, steamed broccoli, whole grain rice, and fat free milk Cheeseburger, french fries, applesauce, and chocolate milk Grilled cheese sandwich, chips, and soda Salad, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and water

5. A is the correct answer Baked chicken, steamed broccoli, whole grain rice, and fat free milk is an example of a well balanced meal. The majority of food groups are represented in this meal. When preparing foods baked is preferred to fried. This is a low fat yet nutritious meal.

6. How often should children take part in physical activity? Once a week 15 minutes a day Twice a week 60 minutes a day

7. D is the correct answer The CDC recommends children take part in 60 minutes of aerobic exercise each day.

8. A child is considered obese when they fall into which percentile? Less than the 5th percentile 5th to below the 85th percentile 85th to below the 95th percentile 95th percentile and higher

9. Your patient is a 14 year old boy, who is 61 inches and weighs 169 lbs. Calculate his BMI using the following formula and use the growth chart on the following slide to determine if this child is overweight. weight (lb) / [height (in)]2x 703

11. The child is considered to be obese because he falls above the 95th percentile.The child’s BMI is 31.9