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Nutrition Education - Healthy Weight for Children Review

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1. Do you think your child might be overweight? Ask the WIC staff if you're interested in your child's weight status.	Yes	No
2. Are you currently doing anything to promote healthy eating in your family?	Yes	No
3. Check the following health consequences of obesity. Type II Diabetes Heart Disease Lyme Disease Cancer Chickenpox
4. The most common causes of obesity:
Unhealthy eating habits
Lack of physical activity
Genetic factors
All of the above
5. Your child should not drink more than how many ounces of 100% Fruit Juice a day?
24 ounces
6 ounces
36 ounces
6. Which of the following ways can you lower your fat or sugar consumption:
Give 1% or skim milk to kids 2 years and older
Drink water instead of sugar drinks and soda
Offer cereals lower in sugar such as Cheerios, Corn Flakes, Kix
All of the above
7. Click the box with the healthier snack choice: Plain Popcorn Jellybeans Chocolate Mouse Pie Kiwi Lowfat blueberry muffins cookies
8. What is a physical activity you can do with your family?
Dancing
Playing video games
Talking on the telephone
9. Which of the following are benefits of regular activity?
Increases weight gain
Decreases appetite and is heart healthy
Increases appetite


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Page Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Cole County Health Department

Nutrition Education - Healthy Weight for Children Review

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