Question 1

For a girl, undernutrition could be expected to have its greatest effect on height if it occurs

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A)  before the onset of menses. 
B)  2 years after the onset of menses. 
C)  1 year after the onset of menses. 
D)  3 years after the onset of menses. 
A)  before the onset of menses. 
B)  2 years after the onset of menses. 
C)  1 year after the onset of menses. 
D)  3 years after the onset of menses. A

Question 2

The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant's diet are

Accepted Answer

A)  egg whites. 
B)  pureed meats. 
C)  pureed fruits. 
D)  iron-fortified cereals. 
A)  egg whites. 
B)  pureed meats. 
C)  pureed fruits. 
D)  iron-fortified cereals. D

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about snacks for preschool children?

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A)  They are inappropriate and should be avoided. 
B)  They are appropriate if timed so that appetite is not impaired at meals. 
C)  They can assist in introducing children to new foods. 
D)  They are appropriate if the snack contributes to the total day's nutrient intake. 
A)  They are inappropriate and should be avoided. 
B)  They are appropriate if timed so that appetite is not impaired at meals. 
C)  They can assist in introducing children to new foods. 
D)  They are appropriate if the snack contributes to the total day's nutrient intake. A

Question 4

Foreign proteins that cause adverse reactions in the body are called

Accepted Answer

A)  anaphylaxins. 
B)  albumins. 
C)  antibodies. 
D)  antigens. 
A)  anaphylaxins. 
B)  albumins. 
C)  antibodies. 
D)  antigens.

Question 5

All of the following are recommended to reduce risk of early childhood caries EXCEPT

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A)  allow children to drink continuously from sippy cups throughout the day. 
B)  avoid putting infants to bed with a bottle. 
C)  avoid providing juice in a bottle. 
D)  wean from bottle to cup by 1 year of age. 
A)  allow children to drink continuously from sippy cups throughout the day. 
B)  avoid putting infants to bed with a bottle. 
C)  avoid providing juice in a bottle. 
D)  wean from bottle to cup by 1 year of age.

Question 6

The adolescent growth spurt

Accepted Answer

A)  begins earlier in boys than girls. 
B)  begins earlier in girls than boys. 
C)  decreases energy and nutrient needs. 
D)  begins at the same age for boys and girls. 
A)  begins earlier in boys than girls. 
B)  begins earlier in girls than boys. 
C)  decreases energy and nutrient needs. 
D)  begins at the same age for boys and girls.

Question 7

Infants receive a dose of vitamin K at birth to

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A)  support immune function. 
B)  promote bone health. 
C)  reduce risk of hemorrhage. 
D)  reduce risk of blood clots. 
A)  support immune function. 
B)  promote bone health. 
C)  reduce risk of hemorrhage. 
D)  reduce risk of blood clots.

Question 8

Essential fatty acids should make up ______ percent of the total fat intake of infants.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  20

Question 9

Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood. Which of the following would NOT be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat cells can increase in number during infancy and adulthood. 
B)  If she limits calories during infancy, the growth of other organ systems may be restricted. 
C)  Most obese infants become normal weight preschoolers. 
D)  She should limit her infant's fat intake to 20 percent of his or her total calories to prevent obesity. 
A)  Fat cells can increase in number during infancy and adulthood. 
B)  If she limits calories during infancy, the growth of other organ systems may be restricted. 
C)  Most obese infants become normal weight preschoolers. 
D)  She should limit her infant's fat intake to 20 percent of his or her total calories to prevent obesity.

Question 10

Which of the following minerals are most likely to be low in the diets of adolescent girls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium and phosphorus 
B)  Iron and calcium 
C)  Magnesium and zinc 
D)  Iron and phosphorus 
A)  Calcium and phosphorus 
B)  Iron and calcium 
C)  Magnesium and zinc 
D)  Iron and phosphorus

Question 11

An infant's length will increase by ______ percent in the first year.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  35 
D)  50 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  35 
D)  50

Question 12

All of the following practices may help to reduce lead exposure EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  using hot instead of cold tap water to prepare foods and beverages. 
B)  consuming a variety of whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products. 
C)  allowing cold water to run from the tap for 2 - 3 minutes after a long period of inactivity. 
D)  ensuring adequate iron, zinc, calcium, thiamin, and vitamin E intakes. 
A)  using hot instead of cold tap water to prepare foods and beverages. 
B)  consuming a variety of whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products. 
C)  allowing cold water to run from the tap for 2 - 3 minutes after a long period of inactivity. 
D)  ensuring adequate iron, zinc, calcium, thiamin, and vitamin E intakes.

Question 13

What vitamin routinely is given by injection to all infants at birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  E 
C)  K 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  E 
C)  K 
D)  D

Question 14

An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

Accepted Answer

A)  a food allergy. 
B)  a food intolerance. 
C)  anaphylaxis. 
D)  a food deterrence. 
A)  a food allergy. 
B)  a food intolerance. 
C)  anaphylaxis. 
D)  a food deterrence.

Question 15

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for nutritional deficiencies because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are prone to picky eating behaviors. 
B)  they commonly experience GI problems, such as diarrhea. 
C)  they may be placed on overly-restrictive diets in an attempt to treat their disorder. 
D)  All of these are reasons these children are at risk. 
A)  they are prone to picky eating behaviors. 
B)  they commonly experience GI problems, such as diarrhea. 
C)  they may be placed on overly-restrictive diets in an attempt to treat their disorder. 
D)  All of these are reasons these children are at risk.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutritional interventions are useless in the treatment of ASD. 
B)  Food allergens may contribute to ASD by altering cardiovascular system function. 
C)  Research shows a causal link between childhood vaccinations and ASD. 
D)  Autism spectrum disorder can both affect and be affected by nutritional status. 
A)  Nutritional interventions are useless in the treatment of ASD. 
B)  Food allergens may contribute to ASD by altering cardiovascular system function. 
C)  Research shows a causal link between childhood vaccinations and ASD. 
D)  Autism spectrum disorder can both affect and be affected by nutritional status.

Question 17

Among children under 3 years of age, the most common food allergy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs. 
B)  milk. 
C)  peanuts. 
D)  shellfish. 
A)  eggs. 
B)  milk. 
C)  peanuts. 
D)  shellfish.

Question 18

At age 4 to 6 months, an infant can do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  sit up. 
B)  turn his or her head away when he or she feels full. 
C)  control tongue thrust. 
D)  handle finger foods. 
A)  sit up. 
B)  turn his or her head away when he or she feels full. 
C)  control tongue thrust. 
D)  handle finger foods.

Question 19

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the ______________ to develop.

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys 
B)  nervous system 
C)  reproductive system 
D)  skin 
A)  kidneys 
B)  nervous system 
C)  reproductive system 
D)  skin

Question 20

Daily protein needs during infancy vary from ______ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 
B)  9 to 11 
C)  15 to 25 
D)  0.8 to 0.95 
A)  5 to 10 
B)  9 to 11 
C)  15 to 25 
D)  0.8 to 0.95

For a girl, undernutrition could be expected to have its greatest effect on height if it occurs

The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant's diet are

Which of the following is NOT true about snacks for preschool children?

Foreign proteins that cause adverse reactions in the body are called

All of the following are recommended to reduce risk of early childhood caries EXCEPT

The adolescent growth spurt

Infants receive a dose of vitamin K at birth to

Essential fatty acids should make up ______ percent of the total fat intake of infants.

Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood. Which of the following would NOT be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

Which of the following minerals are most likely to be low in the diets of adolescent girls?

An infant's length will increase by ______ percent in the first year.

All of the following practices may help to reduce lead exposure EXCEPT

What vitamin routinely is given by injection to all infants at birth?

An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for nutritional deficiencies because

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is true?

Among children under 3 years of age, the most common food allergy is to

At age 4 to 6 months, an infant can do all of the following EXCEPT

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the ______________ to develop.

Daily protein needs during infancy vary from ______ grams per day.

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Undernutrition Throughout the World

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Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

For a girl, undernutrition could be expected to have its greatest effect on height if it occurs

The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant's diet are

Which of the following is NOT true about snacks for preschool children?

Foreign proteins that cause adverse reactions in the body are called

All of the following are recommended to reduce risk of early childhood caries EXCEPT

The adolescent growth spurt

Infants receive a dose of vitamin K at birth to

Essential fatty acids should make up ______ percent of the total fat intake of infants.

Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood. Which of the following would NOT be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

Which of the following minerals are most likely to be low in the diets of adolescent girls?

An infant's length will increase by ______ percent in the first year.

All of the following practices may help to reduce lead exposure EXCEPT

What vitamin routinely is given by injection to all infants at birth?

An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for nutritional deficiencies because

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is true?

Among children under 3 years of age, the most common food allergy is to

At age 4 to 6 months, an infant can do all of the following EXCEPT

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the ______________ to develop.

Daily protein needs during infancy vary from ______ grams per day.

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During Adulthood

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