Question 1

Infant formulas can be heated safely in the microwave oven.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Children who experience constipation usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A) drink too much water 
B) drink too much milk 
C) eat too many snacks 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) drink too much water 
B) drink too much milk 
C) eat too many snacks 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 3

More amino acids are considered essential for adults than for infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which cereal is least likely to cause allergies in infants?

Accepted Answer

A) rice 
B) wheat 
C) barley 
D) oats 
A) rice 
B) wheat 
C) barley 
D) oats

Question 5

Why do infants have a greater need for water than older humans?

Accepted Answer

A) Infants have a high body surface area. 
B) Infants have a greater proportion of body water. 
C) Infants' kidneys are not as efficient. 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
E) None of these responses are correct. 
A) Infants have a high body surface area. 
B) Infants have a greater proportion of body water. 
C) Infants' kidneys are not as efficient. 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
E) None of these responses are correct.

Question 6

Which food-related behaviors can negatively affect the quality of adolescents' diets?

Accepted Answer

A) meal skipping 
B) snacking 
C) eating out 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) meal skipping 
B) snacking 
C) eating out 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 7

Which food on this list is NOT appropriate for an infant less than one year old?

Accepted Answer

A) egg yolk 
B) honey 
C) orange juice 
D) cooked and strained vegetables 
A) egg yolk 
B) honey 
C) orange juice 
D) cooked and strained vegetables

Question 8

When adolescence ends,females have ____ as much lean body mass as males.

Accepted Answer

A) one-third 
B) half 
C) two-thirds 
D) four-fifths 
A) one-third 
B) half 
C) two-thirds 
D) four-fifths

Question 9

By age 1 year,the calories provided from human milk or formula should be ____ the calories provided by solid food.

Accepted Answer

A) twice as high as 
B) equal to 
C) half as many as 
D) one-third as high as 
A) twice as high as 
B) equal to 
C) half as many as 
D) one-third as high as

Question 10

The protein needs of an infant are about ___ as much per pound of body weight as adults'.

Accepted Answer

A) one-fourth 
B) half 
C) twice 
D) three times 
A) one-fourth 
B) half 
C) twice 
D) three times

Question 11

What is wrong with giving juice in a bottle or propping up a bottle of formula for the child to drink at bedtime?

Accepted Answer

A) Nothing.The child loves it. 
B) Sugar bathes the teeth,bacteria grow,acids are produced from sugar,and acids dissolve tooth enamel. 
C) It is best for an infant to be held when drinking from a bottle for the sense of security that it provides. 
D) Often,the contents of the bottle spoil,which can lead to gastrointestinal upsets. 
A) Nothing.The child loves it. 
B) Sugar bathes the teeth,bacteria grow,acids are produced from sugar,and acids dissolve tooth enamel. 
C) It is best for an infant to be held when drinking from a bottle for the sense of security that it provides. 
D) Often,the contents of the bottle spoil,which can lead to gastrointestinal upsets.

Question 12

An advantage to infants of being breastfed is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) reduced risk for food allergies 
B) enhanced visual acuity and learning ability 
C) reduced risk for crooked teeth 
D) reduced risk for diarrhea 
E) All of these are advantages of breastfeeding for the infant. 
A) reduced risk for food allergies 
B) enhanced visual acuity and learning ability 
C) reduced risk for crooked teeth 
D) reduced risk for diarrhea 
E) All of these are advantages of breastfeeding for the infant.

Question 13

Infant iron stores are exhausted by _________ of age and need to be replaced by their diet.

Accepted Answer

A) 0 to 2 months 
B) 4 to 6 months 
C) 7 to 8 months 
D) 10 to 12 months 
A) 0 to 2 months 
B) 4 to 6 months 
C) 7 to 8 months 
D) 10 to 12 months

Question 14

In developing countries,inadequate intake of ____ is a primary contributor to stunted growth,childhood illness,and death.

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrate 
B) protein 
C) fat 
D) vitamin A 
A) carbohydrate 
B) protein 
C) fat 
D) vitamin A

Question 15

Why is cow's milk not recommended for infants?

Accepted Answer

A) Its calcium content is too low. 
B) Its vitamin E content is too high. 
C) Its protein content is too high. 
D) Its vitamin C content is too high. 
E) All of these responses are accurate. 
A) Its calcium content is too low. 
B) Its vitamin E content is too high. 
C) Its protein content is too high. 
D) Its vitamin C content is too high. 
E) All of these responses are accurate.

Question 16

How can you tell a breastfed infant is receiving adequate nourishment?

Accepted Answer

A) The infant has 6 or more wet diapers daily. 
B) Weight gain is normal. 
C) The infant has 1 to 2 bowel movements daily that look like lumpy mustard. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) The infant has 6 or more wet diapers daily. 
B) Weight gain is normal. 
C) The infant has 1 to 2 bowel movements daily that look like lumpy mustard. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 17

Newborns need about ____ calories per pound of body weight each day.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 100 
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 100

Question 18

A baby that sleeps with a bottle filled with formula has an increased risk for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ear infections 
B) diarrhea 
C) allergies 
D) colic 
A) ear infections 
B) diarrhea 
C) allergies 
D) colic

Question 19

Your friend is concerned that her son is gaining too much weight.Before seeking advice from her son's pediatrician,she wants you to give her your opinion because she knows you are taking a nutrition class.You learn from her that her son is 3' 10" and currently weighs 60 lbs.You also remember that he just had his 6th birthday.How would you classify her son after calculating his BMI?

Accepted Answer

A) Underweight 
B) Normal weight 
C) Overweight 
D) Obese 
A) Underweight 
B) Normal weight 
C) Overweight 
D) Obese

Question 20

According to present-day growth charts,an infant will double its birth weight at about ________ months of age and will triple its birth weight at about ________ months.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 to 6; 12 
B) 2 to 3; 6 
C) 10; 12 to 18 
D) 12; 18 
A) 4 to 6; 12 
B) 2 to 3; 6 
C) 10; 12 to 18 
D) 12; 18

Infant formulas can be heated safely in the microwave oven.

Children who experience constipation usually ________.

More amino acids are considered essential for adults than for infants.

Which cereal is least likely to cause allergies in infants?

Why do infants have a greater need for water than older humans?

Which food-related behaviors can negatively affect the quality of adolescents' diets?

Which food on this list is NOT appropriate for an infant less than one year old?

When adolescence ends,females have ____ as much lean body mass as males.

By age 1 year,the calories provided from human milk or formula should be ____ the calories provided by solid food.

The protein needs of an infant are about ___ as much per pound of body weight as adults'.

What is wrong with giving juice in a bottle or propping up a bottle of formula for the child to drink at bedtime?

An advantage to infants of being breastfed is ________.

Infant iron stores are exhausted by _________ of age and need to be replaced by their diet.

In developing countries,inadequate intake of ____ is a primary contributor to stunted growth,childhood illness,and death.

Why is cow's milk not recommended for infants?

How can you tell a breastfed infant is receiving adequate nourishment?

Newborns need about ____ calories per pound of body weight each day.

A baby that sleeps with a bottle filled with formula has an increased risk for ________.

According to present-day growth charts,an infant will double its birth weight at about months of age and will triple its birth weight at about months.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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Exam 17: Nutrition During the Growing Years

Infant formulas can be heated safely in the microwave oven.

Children who experience constipation usually ________.

More amino acids are considered essential for adults than for infants.

Which cereal is least likely to cause allergies in infants?

Why do infants have a greater need for water than older humans?

Which food-related behaviors can negatively affect the quality of adolescents' diets?

Which food on this list is NOT appropriate for an infant less than one year old?

When adolescence ends,females have ____ as much lean body mass as males.

By age 1 year,the calories provided from human milk or formula should be ____ the calories provided by solid food.

The protein needs of an infant are about ___ as much per pound of body weight as adults'.

What is wrong with giving juice in a bottle or propping up a bottle of formula for the child to drink at bedtime?

An advantage to infants of being breastfed is ________.

Infant iron stores are exhausted by _________ of age and need to be replaced by their diet.

In developing countries,inadequate intake of ____ is a primary contributor to stunted growth,childhood illness,and death.

Why is cow's milk not recommended for infants?

How can you tell a breastfed infant is receiving adequate nourishment?

Newborns need about ____ calories per pound of body weight each day.

A baby that sleeps with a bottle filled with formula has an increased risk for ________.

According to present-day growth charts,an infant will double its birth weight at about ________ months of age and will triple its birth weight at about ________ months.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Adult Years

Filters

According to present-day growth charts,an infant will double its birth weight at about months of age and will triple its birth weight at about months.