Question 1

All of the following are indicators of readiness to add solid foods to an infant's diet EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the infant has head and neck control. 
B)  the infant is consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breastfeeding more than 8-10 times per day. 
C)  the infant is able to put food in his mouth. 
D)  the infant can sit with support. 
A)  the infant has head and neck control. 
B)  the infant is consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breastfeeding more than 8-10 times per day. 
C)  the infant is able to put food in his mouth. 
D)  the infant can sit with support.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT recommended for reducing lead absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gluten-free, casein-free diet 
B)  Adequate iron status 
C)  Moderate fat intake 
D)  Adequate calcium status 
A)  Gluten-free, casein-free diet 
B)  Adequate iron status 
C)  Moderate fat intake 
D)  Adequate calcium status

Question 3

Iron-deficiency anemia in the latter part of infancy is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  a diet containing few solid foods. 
B)  a diet dominated by commercial infant cereals. 
C)  medicinal iron supplements. 
D)  a diet dominated by carbohydrates. 
A)  a diet containing few solid foods. 
B)  a diet dominated by commercial infant cereals. 
C)  medicinal iron supplements. 
D)  a diet dominated by carbohydrates.

Question 4

For the more than 30% of school-age children who are overweight or obese, experts generally recommend

Accepted Answer

A)  severe caloric restriction. 
B)  limiting physical activity to avoid stressing the joints. 
C)  early diabetes and cholesterol screening. 
D)  bariatric surgery. 
A)  severe caloric restriction. 
B)  limiting physical activity to avoid stressing the joints. 
C)  early diabetes and cholesterol screening. 
D)  bariatric surgery.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about teens and vegetable consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most teens generally get all of their vegetable requirements on a daily basis. 
B)  Most of a teen's vegetable intake is from pizza sauce. 
C)  Potato chips and French fries make up more than one-third of the vegetable intake of teens. 
D)  Vegetable nutrients are not important during teenage development. 
A)  Most teens generally get all of their vegetable requirements on a daily basis. 
B)  Most of a teen's vegetable intake is from pizza sauce. 
C)  Potato chips and French fries make up more than one-third of the vegetable intake of teens. 
D)  Vegetable nutrients are not important during teenage development.

Question 6

Most formula products for infants contain

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose, heat-treated cows' milk protein, and vegetable oils. 
B)  soy protein, glucose, and vegetable oils. 
C)  fructose and heat-treated cow's milk protein. 
D)  galactose and vegetable oils. 
A)  lactose, heat-treated cows' milk protein, and vegetable oils. 
B)  soy protein, glucose, and vegetable oils. 
C)  fructose and heat-treated cow's milk protein. 
D)  galactose and vegetable oils.

Question 7

Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per quart?

Accepted Answer

A)  450 
B)  570 
C)  600 
D)  640 
A)  450 
B)  570 
C)  600 
D)  640

Question 8

In the United States, approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  50 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  50

Question 9

The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnancy. 
B)  infancy. 
C)  lactation. 
D)  childhood. 
A)  pregnancy. 
B)  infancy. 
C)  lactation. 
D)  childhood.

Question 10

According to current growth charts, an infant will double his or her birth weight at about ______ months of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  3 
C)  2 
D)  9 
A)  5 
B)  3 
C)  2 
D)  9

Question 11

Weight gain between the ages of 2 and 5 is about ______ pounds per year.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants should receive dietary supplements of ______ until they take in this much from food sources.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 milligrams of zinc 
B)  400 IU of vitamin D 
C)  11 milligrams of iron 
D)  500 milligrams of calcium 
A)  3 milligrams of zinc 
B)  400 IU of vitamin D 
C)  11 milligrams of iron 
D)  500 milligrams of calcium

Question 13

High-fiber diets are

Accepted Answer

A)  recommended for infants after 4 months of age. 
B)  recommended for infants after 6 months of age. 
C)  not recommended for infants. 
D)  recommended for breastfed infants only. 
A)  recommended for infants after 4 months of age. 
B)  recommended for infants after 6 months of age. 
C)  not recommended for infants. 
D)  recommended for breastfed infants only.

Question 14

Nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with autism spectrum disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  probiotics. 
B)  the gluten-free, casein-free diet. 
C)  a low-fat diet. 
D)  omega-3 fatty acid supplements. 
A)  probiotics. 
B)  the gluten-free, casein-free diet. 
C)  a low-fat diet. 
D)  omega-3 fatty acid supplements.

Question 15

Teenagers are at risk of deficiency in which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fats and protein 
B)  Calcium and folate 
C)  Calcium and iron 
D)  Iron and sodium 
A)  Fats and protein 
B)  Calcium and folate 
C)  Calcium and iron 
D)  Iron and sodium

Question 16

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to ______ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  triple 
B)  double 
C)  quadruple 
A)  triple 
B)  double 
C)  quadruple

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is strong evidence that infant obesity will result in adulthood obesity. 
B)  Obese infants become obese preschool children. 
C)  Most overweight infants become normal weight preschoolers. 
D)  Calories should be restricted for obese infants to levels less than those for normal weight infants. 
A)  There is strong evidence that infant obesity will result in adulthood obesity. 
B)  Obese infants become obese preschool children. 
C)  Most overweight infants become normal weight preschoolers. 
D)  Calories should be restricted for obese infants to levels less than those for normal weight infants.

Question 18

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ______ in 1 year.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  25% 
C)  75% 
D)  100% 
A)  50% 
B)  25% 
C)  75% 
D)  100%

Question 19

The treatment of childhood obesity involves all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the activity level. 
B)  moderation of energy intake. 
C)  reducing dietary sugar and fat. 
D)  a restrictive weight-loss diet. 
A)  increasing the activity level. 
B)  moderation of energy intake. 
C)  reducing dietary sugar and fat. 
D)  a restrictive weight-loss diet.

Question 20

All of the following are characteristics of food allergies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they are a disorder of the immune system. 
B)  they are most frequently linked to milk, eggs, nuts, or wheat. 
C)  once they develop, they are always permanent. 
D)  they can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. 
A)  they are a disorder of the immune system. 
B)  they are most frequently linked to milk, eggs, nuts, or wheat. 
C)  once they develop, they are always permanent. 
D)  they can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

All of the following are indicators of readiness to add solid foods to an infant's diet EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT recommended for reducing lead absorption?

Iron-deficiency anemia in the latter part of infancy is associated with

For the more than 30% of school-age children who are overweight or obese, experts generally recommend

Which of the following is true about teens and vegetable consumption?

Most formula products for infants contain

Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per quart?

In the United States, approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during

According to current growth charts, an infant will double his or her birth weight at about ______ months of age.

Weight gain between the ages of 2 and 5 is about ______ pounds per year.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants should receive dietary supplements of ______ until they take in this much from food sources.

High-fiber diets are

Nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with autism spectrum disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

Teenagers are at risk of deficiency in which of the following nutrients?

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to ______ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

Which of the following statements is true?

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ______ in 1 year.

The treatment of childhood obesity involves all the following EXCEPT

All of the following are characteristics of food allergies EXCEPT

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Undernutrition Throughout the World

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Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

All of the following are indicators of readiness to add solid foods to an infant's diet EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT recommended for reducing lead absorption?

Iron-deficiency anemia in the latter part of infancy is associated with

For the more than 30% of school-age children who are overweight or obese, experts generally recommend

Which of the following is true about teens and vegetable consumption?

Most formula products for infants contain

Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per quart?

In the United States, approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during

According to current growth charts, an infant will double his or her birth weight at about ______ months of age.

Weight gain between the ages of 2 and 5 is about ______ pounds per year.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants should receive dietary supplements of ______ until they take in this much from food sources.

High-fiber diets are

Nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with autism spectrum disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

Teenagers are at risk of deficiency in which of the following nutrients?

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to ______ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

Which of the following statements is true?

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ______ in 1 year.

The treatment of childhood obesity involves all the following EXCEPT

All of the following are characteristics of food allergies EXCEPT

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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