Question

chapter 1 quiz
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1. callie has had two helpings of spaghetti, and shes asking for more. you think she might be full. how should you respond?

• wow, callie. if you keep eating like this, youre going to get chunky.
• i wish i could eat spaghetti, but im on a carb-free diet right now so i can lose some weight.
• callie, take a second and listen to your tummy. how does it feel? is it telling you youre still hungry?
• callie, with as much as you eat, i dont know why youre so skinny.

1. which of the following are factors that contribute to childhood obesity? select the two best responses.

• advertisements for unhealthy food that target children
• families eating fast food a couple of times each month
• more time spent in screen-related activities
• general laziness and lack of willpower

Explanation:

Analyze Question 1

The first question asks how to respond to a child (Callie) who has had two helpings of spaghetti and is asking for more, when you think she might be full.

• The first option ("Wow, Callie. If you keep eating like this, you're going to get chunky.") uses body-shaming and negative labeling, which is psychologically harmful.
• The second option ("I wish I could eat spaghetti, but I'm on a carb-diet right now so I can lose some weight.") projects adult dieting anxieties and restrictive eating habits onto a child.
• The third option ("Callie, take a second and listen to your tummy. How does it feel? Is it telling you you're still hungry?") promotes mindful eating, self-regulation, and internal hunger cues.
• The fourth option ("Callie, with as much as you eat, I don't know why you're so skinny.") comments inappropriately on body size and food volume.

Therefore, the third option is the most supportive and developmentally appropriate response.

Analyze Question 2

The second question asks to select the two best factors that contribute to childhood obesity from the choices provided.

• "Advertisements for unhealthy food that target children": Marketing of high-calorie, low-nutrient foods directly to children is a well-documented environmental factor contributing to childhood obesity.
• "Families eating fast food a couple of times each month": Eating fast food only a couple of times a month is relatively infrequent and unlikely to be a primary driver of obesity compared to more pervasive daily habits.
• "More time spent in screen-related activities": Increased sedentary behavior and screen time are strongly linked to reduced physical activity and increased snacking, making this a major contributing factor.
• "General laziness and lack of willpower": This option relies on biased, unscientific stereotypes rather than recognized public health or environmental factors.

Therefore, the two best responses are advertisements targeting children and increased screen-related activities.

Answer:

Question 1

• (A) Wow, Callie. If you keep eating like this, you're going to get chunky.
• (B) I wish I could eat spaghetti, but I'm on a carb-diet right now so I can lose some weight.
• (C) Callie, take a second and listen to your tummy. How does it feel? Is it telling you you're still hungry? (Correct answer)
• (D) Callie, with as much as you eat, I don't know why you're so skinny.

Question 2

• (A) Advertisements for unhealthy food that target children (Correct answer)
• (B) Families eating fast food a couple of times each month
• (C) More time spent in screen-related activities (Correct answer)
• (D) General laziness and lack of willpower