Question 1

Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

Accepted Answer

A)  6% to 7% 
B)  10% to 15% 
C)  9% to 10% 
D)  >20% 
A)  6% to 7% 
B)  10% to 15% 
C)  9% to 10% 
D)  >20%

Question 2

Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods. If a child is reluctant to do so, it is best to

Accepted Answer

A)  ask that he or she at least taste it. 
B)  withhold dessert until what is on the plate is eaten. 
C)  quietly remove it and never try again. 
D)  encourage other family members to coax him or her to eat. 
A)  ask that he or she at least taste it. 
B)  withhold dessert until what is on the plate is eaten. 
C)  quietly remove it and never try again. 
D)  encourage other family members to coax him or her to eat.

Question 3

All of the following should be omitted from an infant's diet EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  iron-fortified cereal. 
B)  low-fat milk. 
C)  hot dogs. 
D)  honey. 
A)  iron-fortified cereal. 
B)  low-fat milk. 
C)  hot dogs. 
D)  honey.

Question 4

Approximately what percentage of obese children become obese adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  30% 
C)  40% 
D)  50% 
A)  20% 
B)  30% 
C)  40% 
D)  50%

Question 5

Human milk provides approximately ______ percent of kilocalories from fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  60 
A)  30 
B)  40 
C)  50 
D)  60

Question 6

All of the following are true about "nursing bottle syndrome" EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it is another name for early childhood caries. 
B)  it is associated with an infant keeping a bottle in his or her mouth while sleeping. 
C)  it results from the teeth being bathed in carbohydrate-rich fluid. 
D)  it is associated with not brushing the infant's gums at least 3 times per week. 
A)  it is another name for early childhood caries. 
B)  it is associated with an infant keeping a bottle in his or her mouth while sleeping. 
C)  it results from the teeth being bathed in carbohydrate-rich fluid. 
D)  it is associated with not brushing the infant's gums at least 3 times per week.

Question 7

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  9 
C)  15 
D)  21 
A)  11 
B)  9 
C)  15 
D)  21

Question 8

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

Accepted Answer

A)  the young infant's GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins. 
B)  the young infant's kidney function is limited. 
C)  the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck. 
D)  all of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age. 
A)  the young infant's GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins. 
B)  the young infant's kidney function is limited. 
C)  the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck. 
D)  all of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about snacks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children should not be allowed to snack between meals because it reduces appetite. 
B)  Healthy snack choices help children to meet their high caloric requirements. 
C)  Snacks should be viewed as small, nutrient-dense meals. 
D)  Distractions should be limited while snacking to prevent mindless eating. 
A)  Children should not be allowed to snack between meals because it reduces appetite. 
B)  Healthy snack choices help children to meet their high caloric requirements. 
C)  Snacks should be viewed as small, nutrient-dense meals. 
D)  Distractions should be limited while snacking to prevent mindless eating.

Question 10

Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child who needs increased iron intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lean meats 
B)  Milk 
C)  Orange juice 
D)  Egg whites 
A)  Lean meats 
B)  Milk 
C)  Orange juice 
D)  Egg whites

Question 11

Among adults, 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 12

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  80% 
D)  90% 
A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  80% 
D)  90%

Question 13

Today, most females reach their full height

Accepted Answer

A)  by the onset of menses. 
B)  within 7 months of the onset of menses. 
C)  within 5 years after the onset of menses. 
D)  by the age of 13. 
A)  by the onset of menses. 
B)  within 7 months of the onset of menses. 
C)  within 5 years after the onset of menses. 
D)  by the age of 13.

Question 14

For children 3 years of age and older, the most useful growth charts are

Accepted Answer

A)  BMI-for-age. 
B)  head circumference and height-for-age. 
C)  weight-for-height and head circumference. 
D)  weight-for-age and height-for-age. 
A)  BMI-for-age. 
B)  head circumference and height-for-age. 
C)  weight-for-height and head circumference. 
D)  weight-for-age and height-for-age.

Question 15

In general, preterm infants can be expected to reach normal height and weight within

Accepted Answer

A)  1 year. 
B)  4 months 
C)  2 years. 
D)  6 months. 
A)  1 year. 
B)  4 months 
C)  2 years. 
D)  6 months.

Question 16

Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased appetite associated with decreased growth rate. 
B)  increased appetite associated with increased growth rate. 
C)  increased metabolic rate. 
D)  increased need for finger foods. 
A)  decreased appetite associated with decreased growth rate. 
B)  increased appetite associated with increased growth rate. 
C)  increased metabolic rate. 
D)  increased need for finger foods.

Question 17

The new WHO growth standards stress that _______________ is the biological norm for infant nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A)  feeding infant formula 
B)  breastfeeding 
C)  feeding cows' milk 
D)  feeding infant formula and cereal 
A)  feeding infant formula 
B)  breastfeeding 
C)  feeding cows' milk 
D)  feeding infant formula and cereal

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eggs 
B)  Corn 
C)  Nuts 
D)  Seafood 
A)  Eggs 
B)  Corn 
C)  Nuts 
D)  Seafood

Question 19

Research on school-age children clearly shows a positive association between eating breakfast and

Accepted Answer

A)  increased attention span. 
B)  increased fatigue. 
C)  meeting daily needs for vitamins and minerals. 
D)  increased performance in sports. 
A)  increased attention span. 
B)  increased fatigue. 
C)  meeting daily needs for vitamins and minerals. 
D)  increased performance in sports.

Question 20

Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by ______ months.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  4 to 6 
C)  6 to 8 
D)  8 to 10 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  4 to 6 
C)  6 to 8 
D)  8 to 10

Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods. If a child is reluctant to do so, it is best to

All of the following should be omitted from an infant's diet EXCEPT

Approximately what percentage of obese children become obese adults?

Human milk provides approximately ______ percent of kilocalories from fat.

All of the following are true about "nursing bottle syndrome" EXCEPT

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

Which of the following is NOT true about snacks?

Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child who needs increased iron intake?

Among adults, the most common food allergy is to

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

Today, most females reach their full height

For children 3 years of age and older, the most useful growth charts are

In general, preterm infants can be expected to reach normal height and weight within

Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of

The new WHO growth standards stress that _______________ is the biological norm for infant nutrition.

Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?

Research on school-age children clearly shows a positive association between eating breakfast and

Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by ______ months.

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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Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods. If a child is reluctant to do so, it is best to

All of the following should be omitted from an infant's diet EXCEPT

Approximately what percentage of obese children become obese adults?

Human milk provides approximately ______ percent of kilocalories from fat.

All of the following are true about "nursing bottle syndrome" EXCEPT

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

Which of the following is NOT true about snacks?

Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child who needs increased iron intake?

Among adults, the most common food allergy is to

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

Today, most females reach their full height

For children 3 years of age and older, the most useful growth charts are

In general, preterm infants can be expected to reach normal height and weight within

Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of

The new WHO growth standards stress that _______________ is the biological norm for infant nutrition.

Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?

Research on school-age children clearly shows a positive association between eating breakfast and

Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by ______ months.

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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