Chapter 7, Problem 1SC

Discuss why obesity is a growing epidemic.

When a child has a chronic condition that limits activity, such as spina bifida, what is the greatest long-term nutrition concern? a. Protein limiting growth b. Modified food textures to avoid eating difficulties c. Excessive calorie intake further limiting mobility d. Intake of calcium and vitamin D to prevent bone fractures

Researchers set up an obesity study in which MZ and DZ twins who served in the armed forces were studied at induction into the military and 25 years later. Results indicated that obesity has a strong genetic component. a. What are some of the problems with this study? b. Design a better study to test whether obesity has a genetic component.