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BOOT Camp (Beating Obesity With Occupational Therapy): A Holistic Pediatric Program

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1.  According to the CDC growth chart for children and teens, which category is defined by a BMI percentile that is "Equal to or greater than the 95th percentile"?
  1. Underweight
  2. Healthy weight
  3. Overweight
  4. Obese
2.  Which musculoskeletal issues are linked explicitly to pediatric obesity and can result in altered gait and reduced endurance?
  1. Increased lung capacity and bone density
  2. Joint stress in the knees, hips, and back
  3. Decreased insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
  4. Improved cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure
3.  According to the OT Practice Framework alignment for childhood obesity, occupational therapy practitioners should analyze which of the following to support family health?
  1. Surgical history for weight loss
  2. Only the child's school attendance records
  3. Family routines to suggest strategies, activities, and tools
  4. High-impact aerobic sports only
4.  The implementation of the BOOT program relies on a "3 prong approach." Which of the following is a core pillar that ensures long-term implementation in the home and community?
  1. Medication and vitamin supplementation
  2. 24/7 food availability
  3. Parent education and participation
  4. Sedentary behavior modification only
5.  The objective of Food Lesson 7 in the BOOT workbook is to help children understand moderation through the "80/20 Rule." What does this rule encourage?
  1. Making nourishing choices 80% of the time while enjoying treats some of the time (20%)
  2. Eating 80% vegetables and 20% fruit
  3. Exercising for 80 minutes for every 20 minutes of sitting
  4. Drinking 80 ounces of water for every 20 ounces of soda