Level 1, Lesson 1 Foundations Quiz

Big body play as described by author Frances Carlson is: *

“Very rough, physical, belligerent and some times bone-breaking.”

“Very playful, rowdy, and sometimes earsplittingly loud.”

“Very rigorous, physical, boisterous and some what bone-jarring.”

“Very full body, rigorous, physical and sometimes risky.”

More than 13.9% of US kids aged ___________ are obese. *

2 – 5 years old.

6 – 11 years old

8 – 10 years old

12 – 18 years old

The Centers for Disease Control recommends children get at least ________ moderate to vigorous physical activity a day. *

One quarter of an hour

Half an hour

1 hour

An hour and a half

Researchers found kids spend an average of __________ minutes per day in outdoor unstructured play. *

2-5 minutes

4-7 minutes

15-20 minutes

30-40 minutes

A 2016 study found children are playing outside a little over _________ hours per week and that is __________ as much as their parents played outside *

6 hours; 1/2 as much

4 hours; 1/2 as much

2 hours; twice as much

2 hours; one fourth as much

Researchers have found that having a TV set of your own when very young resulted in higher self-reported rates of *

Symptoms of depression, physical aggression

Teacher reported emotional distress and poorer social skills

Victimization

All of the above

In the 1960’s, ______ of a family’s budget was allotted to dining out, by 2008 that percentage had risen to ______ of the family budget for meals eaten outside the home. *

12%; 35%

21%; 42%

47%; 72%

32%; 36%

In the 18 years between 1980 and 1998, high fructose corn syrup per capita consumption has increased from ____ per year to _________ pounds per year *

90 pounds to 600 pounds

32.8 pounds; 868 pounds

3250 pounds to 3880 pounds

21 pounds to 42 pounds

In 1969, about half of all US children walked or biked to school. Today less than ________ walk or bike to school. *

7%

10%

15%

25%

Research has found a direct link between the amount of time children spend in sedentary activities and *

Weight

Body mass index (BMI)

Cholesterol levels

Lipid levels

Food stamps give people more choices for food versus other food assistance programs, but do not seem to have the same beneficial impact of reducing childhood obesity because in larger cities, there is a higher cost of food where purchase of ____________________ makes finances stretch further. *

Cheaper, calorie dense, less nutritious foods

Fruits and vegetables, more whole foods

Canned foods, more shelf stable foods

Frozen foods, more convenient foods

According to the article “I have been in education for 20 years, there’s a disturbing trend afoot in kindergartens around the US” {Brown, Christopher, 4/17/17) there is a focus on rules that diminishes a child’s willingness to *

Take academic risks

Attend and stay on task

To manage their belongings

Follow directions

According to the article “I have been in education for 20 years, there’s a disturbing trend afoot in kindergartens around the US” (Brown, Christopher, 4/17/17), giving children a chance to play helps them *

Solve problems on their own

Recharge

Practice interpersonal skills

All of the above

At what age do Finnish children begin formal instruction, e.g. learning math, reading and writing? *

3 years old

5 years old

7 years old

9 years old

In 1969, about half of all US children walked or biked to school. Today fewer than _____ walk or bike to school. *

5%

15%

25%

35%

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Level 1, Lesson 1 Foundations Quiz