Prevention Program for Overweight Youth

What are some healthy eating habits that can be promoted in the prevention program?

• eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, limiting processed and sugary foods, drinking plenty of water, practicing portion control, and cooking meals at home

• eating fast food regularly, consuming sugary drinks, skipping meals, eating large portions, relying on processed foods, eating out frequently, not drinking enough water, following fad diets, not cooking meals at home

How many minutes of physical activity should be recommended for overweight youth?

• 30

• 120

• 90

• 60

What are some strategies to reduce screen time among overweight youth?

• Promoting sedentary activities

• Setting limits on screen time, encouraging physical activity, promoting alternative activities, creating a screen-free bedroom, and being a role model by limiting your own screen time.

• Encouraging more screen time

• Allowing unlimited screen time

What are some behavioral modification techniques that can be used in the prevention program?

• Positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, punishment, extinction, shaping, modeling, and cognitive restructuring.

• Positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, shaping

• Positive reinforcement, negative punishment, shaping

• Positive punishment, positive reinforcement, negative punishment

Why is family involvement important in preventing overweight youth?

• Family involvement is important in preventing overweight youth because parents and caregivers play a crucial role in shaping their children's eating habits and physical activity levels.

• Genetics is the only factor in preventing overweight youth.

• Schools are solely responsible for preventing overweight youth.

• Family involvement has no impact on preventing overweight youth.

What are some examples of healthy snacks that can be included in the prevention program?

• fried foods, fast food, processed snacks

• soda, energy drinks, sugary snacks

• fruits, vegetables, nuts, yogurt, whole grain crackers

• chips, cookies, candy

What are some fun physical activities that can be recommended for overweight youth?

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How can parents encourage their children to engage in physical activity?

• Parents should bribe their children to engage in physical activity

• Parents can encourage their children to engage in physical activity by setting a good example, providing opportunities for active play, making it fun and enjoyable, and limiting screen time.

• Parents should allow their children to spend more time on screens

• Parents should force their children to engage in physical activity

What are some consequences of excessive screen time among overweight youth?

• Improved physical fitness, increased energy levels, healthier eating habits, reduced risk of obesity

• Decreased sedentary behavior, increased physical activity, improved dietary choices, reduced risk of obesity

• No impact on sedentary behavior, physical activity, dietary choices, or risk of obesity

• Increased sedentary behavior, decreased physical activity, poor dietary choices, and increased risk of obesity.

How can positive reinforcement be used to promote healthy behaviors in overweight youth?

• By punishing overweight youth for engaging in unhealthy behaviors.

• By ignoring overweight youth when they engage in unhealthy behaviors.

• By providing rewards or incentives for engaging in unhealthy activities.

• By providing rewards or incentives for engaging in healthy activities.