Childhood Health Quiz : Healthline.com

What is the life expectancy for a child born in 2001?

A. boy -- 73, girl -- 80 B. boy -- 75, girl -- 83 C. boy -- 77, girl -- 85 D. boy -- 80, girl – 88

Which of these is the first vaccine that can be given to a newborn infant?

A. polio B. measles, mumps, rubella C. diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus D. hepatitis B

Introducing a baby to new foods too soon can trigger an allergic reaction. At what age can an infant's digestive system usually tolerate fish, chocolate and egg whites?

A. 4 months B. 6 months C. 9 months D. 12 months

At what ages do symptoms of attention deficit disorder commonly emerge?

A. 2 to 4 B. 4 to 7 C. 7 to 10 D. 10 to 14

How many calories does a school-age child need each day?

A. 1,000 to 2,000 B. 1,500 to 2,500 C. 1,650 to 3,000 D. 3,000 to 4,000

Most children drop out of recreational sports by what age?

A. 9 B. 10 C. 13 D. 15

How many hours of sleep does a 12-year-old need?

A. 11 B. 10 C. 9 D. 8

Which of these nutrients are most teenagers deficient in?

A. calcium B. iron C. vitamin C D. antioxidants

Which of these is the leading cause of illness and/or death among adolescents?

A. drug abuse B. violence C. sports activities D. eating disorders

Childhood Health Quiz

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