Comparison and Contrast: Showing Similarities and Differences

Comprehension Quiz for “Screen Time vs. Lean Time”

Check your comprehension of the interactive graphic “Screen Time vs. Lean Time” by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

1. What is “screen time”?

the number of minutes an actor is on screen

hosting a neighborhood movie night

sitting in front of a screen using multimedia entertainment

the amount of time a computer’s screen remains lit

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2. How many hours per day do children 11-14 sit in front of a screen?

11 to 14

6.5

1 to 2

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3. What is “lean time”?

Time spent watching food shows

Time spent in the gym

Time spent dieting

Time spent doing any physical activity

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4. Which of the following are examples of lean time?

Dieting and shopping

Dancing to tunes on an MP3 player and texting

Walking the dog and riding a bike

Watching basketball on television and playing a video game

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5. How can parents help?

They can limit their children’s screen time.

They can remove television sets from their children’s bedrooms.

They can provide physical activities to replace sedentary ones.

All of the above.

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