Teens, as do many Americans, do not eat enough fiber every day.  In order to increase their fiber intake, what foods should adolescents be encouraged to eat?

What does an obesogenic environment refer to?

Breastfeeding can impact the type of bacteria found in an infant’s gut.

One strategy for promoting healthy eating and physical activity for adolescents is to talk about what foods to consume and not just nutrients.  “How to” information should also be included so the teens know what to eat, how much to eat, and how to prepare foods to consume.

Childhood obesity is promoted by:

Muscle and bone growth are rapid during this stage of life.  As children grow, bones go through a remodeling process in which they continually lose _________ that needs to be replaced by the diet.

During puberty boys have a higher metabolic rate than girls because girls have more fat mass.

As children move from childhood to adolescence, they have an increased need for acceptance by their peers.  According to your textbook, peers have a huge influence on an adolescent’s fruit and vegetable intake, but they appear to have minimal influence on consumption of whole grain foods. 

How can a child’s fluid intake need be met?

When the end product of a pathway inhibits catalysis of the first step of that pathway, this phenomenon is called ________.