Question 1

How can an adolescent plan a vegetarian diet that is in line with the DRIs and Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)  By focusing on a vegan diet 
B)  By ensuring adequate legumes, nuts, and whole grains 
C)  By including fish 
D)  By including eggs and dairy foods 
A)  By focusing on a vegan diet 
B)  By ensuring adequate legumes, nuts, and whole grains 
C)  By including fish 
D)  By including eggs and dairy foods D

Question 2

How is hypertension diagnosed in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood pressure of 130/85 mm Hg 
B)  Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg 
C)  Blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg 
D)  Average of three blood pressure readings that exceed the 95th percentile 
A)  Blood pressure of 130/85 mm Hg 
B)  Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg 
C)  Blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg 
D)  Average of three blood pressure readings that exceed the 95th percentile D

Question 3

When are adolescents most likely to visit a fast-food restaurant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right after school 
B)  During dinnertime through the week 
C)  During dinnertime on the weekend 
D)  During lunchtime on the weekend 
A)  Right after school 
B)  During dinnertime through the week 
C)  During dinnertime on the weekend 
D)  During lunchtime on the weekend A

Question 4

Which nutrient is important in later adolescence to protect against birth defects in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein 
B)  Iron 
C)  Folic acid 
D)  Calcium 
A)  Protein 
B)  Iron 
C)  Folic acid 
D)  Calcium

Question 5

How does the pubertal growth spurt in girls compare with that in boys?

Accepted Answer

A)  It begins sooner. 
B)  It begins later. 
C)  It lasts longer. 
D)  It is not different. 
A)  It begins sooner. 
B)  It begins later. 
C)  It lasts longer. 
D)  It is not different.

Question 6

What method of weight control is most used by adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fasting or refraining from food 
B)  Eating fewer calories and less fat 
C)  Use of diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics 
D)  Exercise 
A)  Fasting or refraining from food 
B)  Eating fewer calories and less fat 
C)  Use of diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics 
D)  Exercise

Question 7

In early adolescence, which of the following is most likely to be a concern to the adolescent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Independence 
B)  The future 
C)  Trusting adults 
D)  Body image 
A)  Independence 
B)  The future 
C)  Trusting adults 
D)  Body image

Question 8

What would be the correct interpretation of an adolescent who has a BMI above the 85th percentile?

Accepted Answer

A)  The adolescent is overweight. 
B)  The adolescent is obese. 
C)  The adolescent is at risk for becoming overweight. 
D)  The adolescent is overfat. 
A)  The adolescent is overweight. 
B)  The adolescent is obese. 
C)  The adolescent is at risk for becoming overweight. 
D)  The adolescent is overfat.

Question 9

The RDA for calcium for all adolescents is _________ with an upper level intake of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  800 mg; 1000 mg 
B)  3000 mg; 5000 mg 
C)  1300 mg; 3000 mg 
D)  There is no RDA for calcium for adolescents 
A)  800 mg; 1000 mg 
B)  3000 mg; 5000 mg 
C)  1300 mg; 3000 mg 
D)  There is no RDA for calcium for adolescents

Question 10

To determine if weight is appropriate for height at a given age for a given gender, where should the data plotted on the NCHS growth chart appear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between the 5th and 85th percentiles 
B)  Between the 10th and 50th percentiles 
C)  Between the 75th and 95th percentiles 
D)  Between the 5th and 25th percentiles 
A)  Between the 5th and 85th percentiles 
B)  Between the 10th and 50th percentiles 
C)  Between the 75th and 95th percentiles 
D)  Between the 5th and 25th percentiles

Question 11

Which of the following represents the growth experienced by a child during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% of the adult height and 20% of the adult weight 
B)  30% of the adult height and 30% of the adult weight 
C)  20% of the adult height and 50% of the adult weight 
D)  10% of the adult height and 20% of the adult weight 
A)  50% of the adult height and 20% of the adult weight 
B)  30% of the adult height and 30% of the adult weight 
C)  20% of the adult height and 50% of the adult weight 
D)  10% of the adult height and 20% of the adult weight

Question 12

Which nutrient is required in higher amounts by women after menarche?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zinc 
B)  Folic acid 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Iron 
A)  Zinc 
B)  Folic acid 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Iron

Question 13

When does the greatest increase in height during puberty occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over the 18- to 24-month "growth spurt" period 
B)  Continually over the entire time 
C)  During the first year of puberty 
D)  Primarily toward the end of puberty 
A)  Over the 18- to 24-month "growth spurt" period 
B)  Continually over the entire time 
C)  During the first year of puberty 
D)  Primarily toward the end of puberty

Question 14

Which of the following does NOT describe typical eating behavior in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skipped meals 
B)  Adequate fruit and vegetable intake 
C)  Frequent dependence on fast foods 
D)  Inadequate time for meals 
A)  Skipped meals 
B)  Adequate fruit and vegetable intake 
C)  Frequent dependence on fast foods 
D)  Inadequate time for meals

Question 15

Stage 1 of obesity in adolescence should be treated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  structured meal plans and a multidisciplinary health team. 
B)  a diet and recording of food intake and activity. 
C)  a vegan diet and exercise. 
D)  general education on diet and exercise. 
A)  structured meal plans and a multidisciplinary health team. 
B)  a diet and recording of food intake and activity. 
C)  a vegan diet and exercise. 
D)  general education on diet and exercise.

Question 16

Among adolescents, which type of eating disorder is most likely to be diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia nervosa 
C)  Disordered eating not otherwise specified 
D)  Excessive eating disorder 
A)  Anorexia nervosa 
B)  Bulimia nervosa 
C)  Disordered eating not otherwise specified 
D)  Excessive eating disorder

Question 17

An adolescent female of gynecologic age of 3 years becomes pregnant. Her prepregnancy BMI was 19.0. According to the IOM, how much weight should she try to gain during her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 lb 
B)  Up to 25 lb 
C)  Up to 35 lb 
D)  Up to 40 lb 
A)  15 lb 
B)  Up to 25 lb 
C)  Up to 35 lb 
D)  Up to 40 lb

Question 18

Which of the following is a method for rating sexual maturation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periods of adolescence 
B)  Gynecologic age 
C)  Tanner stages 
D)  Peak gain velocity 
A)  Periods of adolescence 
B)  Gynecologic age 
C)  Tanner stages 
D)  Peak gain velocity

Question 19

What is menarche?

Accepted Answer

A)  A low hemoglobin level 
B)  A diet high in fat 
C)  Vitamin A deficiency 
D)  The onset of menstruation 
A)  A low hemoglobin level 
B)  A diet high in fat 
C)  Vitamin A deficiency 
D)  The onset of menstruation

Question 20

Adequate intake of which nutrient is of greatest concern when working with adolescent athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate 
B)  Protein 
C)  Water 
D)  Iron 
A)  Carbohydrate 
B)  Protein 
C)  Water 
D)  Iron

Exam 18: Nutrition in Adolescence

How can an adolescent plan a vegetarian diet that is in line with the DRIs and Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

How is hypertension diagnosed in adolescents?

When are adolescents most likely to visit a fast-food restaurant?

Which nutrient is important in later adolescence to protect against birth defects in pregnancy?

How does the pubertal growth spurt in girls compare with that in boys?

What method of weight control is most used by adolescents?

In early adolescence, which of the following is most likely to be a concern to the adolescent?

What would be the correct interpretation of an adolescent who has a BMI above the 85th percentile?

The RDA for calcium for all adolescents is _________ with an upper level intake of _______.

To determine if weight is appropriate for height at a given age for a given gender, where should the data plotted on the NCHS growth chart appear?

Which of the following represents the growth experienced by a child during adolescence?

Which nutrient is required in higher amounts by women after menarche?

When does the greatest increase in height during puberty occur?

Which of the following does NOT describe typical eating behavior in adolescents?

Stage 1 of obesity in adolescence should be treated with:

Among adolescents, which type of eating disorder is most likely to be diagnosed?

An adolescent female of gynecologic age of 3 years becomes pregnant. Her prepregnancy BMI was 19.0. According to the IOM, how much weight should she try to gain during her pregnancy?

Which of the following is a method for rating sexual maturation?

What is menarche?

Adequate intake of which nutrient is of greatest concern when working with adolescent athletes?

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