An ever increasing problem for children and teens in the US is obesity. For this discussion, tell me your opinion on the following:

1. Schools annually assess the vision and hearing of its students in addition to assessing the physical growth of children by measuring the height and weight. Should schools also be calculating body mass index (BMI) and sending notices home if the child's BMI is high?

2. Some health agencies support this while others do not. Do you think this is a wise approach to addressing the obesity in children? Why or why not?

Three of the statements below are true one is false. select the statement that is false. a. a decrease in glucose levels levels triggers an increase in secretion of glucagon by the pancreas. b. high cortisol levels generally cause a decrease in gnrh secretion by the hypothalamus. c. high estrogen levels in the blood will tend to decrease secretion of lh and fsh by the anterior pituitary. d. high igf-1 levels in the blood will tend to decrease growth hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary.

Summarize the neurobiology of addiction section in 3-4 sentences. summarize the evolutionary history of cravings in 3-4 sentences. then explain how the "science of getting hooked" article, and these issues, relate to your own life. then connect this discussion to recreational marijuana. new york state is getting very close to legalizing recreational marijuana, which is why they carried out the above study on potential impact of regulation. what are the potential health impacts cited in the above study if marijuana were to be regulated in ny? how do you think addiction would be impacted by regulated marijuana? considering what you now know about the brain, body and addiction, what are your thoughts on legalization of recreational marijuana in new york state?

The statement defines the use of ethics.