Question

1. adolescence contributes to what percentage of the adult body height?

5
10
15
20
25

1. overweight and obese children are at risk of developing all of the following except:

hypertension
type 2 diabetes
elevated cholesterol
cirrhosis of the liver

1. most eating disorders occur between 13 and 17 years old.

true
false

Explanation:

Question 9

In human growth and development, adolescence (the teenage growth spurt) typically contributes about 20% to the final adult body height.

Hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and elevated cholesterol are common health risks for overweight/obese children due to metabolic and cardiovascular impacts. Cirrhosis of the liver is more associated with factors like alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis, etc., not typical of childhood obesity - related risks.

Eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, etc., often onset during adolescence, with a peak incidence between 13 - 17 years as body image concerns and hormonal changes are prominent.

Answer:

20 (the option with "20")

Question 10