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Twins Silvia and Lynette have now entered junior high school. Their…
Twins Silvia and Lynette have now entered junior high school. Their parents, Brett and Brenna, love that the girls are still well-behaved compared to their peers and hope it stays that way as long as possible. They encourage the girls to be active in extracurricular activities, but also frequently plan family time to balance everything out.
1. The twins are now 12 years of age, right before their teenage years, and Brett and Brenna are starting to notice some early “tween” attitudes. They know, based on their stage in adolescence, the twins will start developing new sensations about themselves. Brett and Brenna believe it is helpful to know what category the girls fall into in order to base nutrition education messages and efforts on their age period.
Which of the following adolescent age periods do the girls fall into?
a. early adolescence
b. middle adolescence
c. pre-adolescence
d. high adolescence
2. Silvia and Lynette are growing and developing into mature girls. Yesterday, Silvia asked her mom Brenna about what she should be experiencing during puberty, because she feels that her body is changing a lot lately. Brenna explains that she is experiencing the conclusion of sexual maturation, which is why there are so many changes in her body.
What are some physiological signs that Silvia is currently experiencing?
a. enlargement of the areola and an increase in pubic hair
b. small, raised breast buds and pubic hair along the labia
c. nipple elevation, but no pubic hair
d. mature, adult contour of the breasts and adult-type pubic hair spread to medial thighs
3. Silvia is becoming increasingly focused on her body image and how she thinks she appears to her friends. This is both concerning and frustrating to her parents. They want to understand where she is coming from without promoting disordered eating.
True or False: As Silvia is becoming an adult, it is best to use the same approach in nutritional counseling as it would be when counseling an adult. Adolescents are able to understand the long-term effects of their behavior.
a. True
b. False
4. Both Silvia and Lynette, now 14-year-olds, have increased nutritional needs for growth and development. Which of the following is considered a factor that plays a role in the energy needs of adolescents?
a. activity level
b. basal metabolic rate
c. pubertal growth and development
d. All of these are correct.
5. As teenagers, Brett and Brenna struggled with making healthy food choices, which led to them both being overweight. Now, as adults, they believe it is their mission to provide a healthy food environment for their daughters. They have stocked the kitchen with nutritious ready-to-eat foods available for whenever the girls are hungry.
True or False: Since the girls are exposed to a more healthy food environment, they are less likely to consume healthy foods to retaliate against their parents as they grow up.
a. True
b. False
6. Silvia recently announced that her most recent research project in journalism class made her realize that eating animals is cruel and contributes to global warming. She has decided to become vegan. What nutrient concerns does this bring about?
a. protein intake
b. deficiency in minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc
c. insufficient long-chain fatty acids
d. intake of vitamins B6, B12, and D
e. All of these are correct
