Question 1

During which stage of cognitive development can children identify foods that are "good for you" but probably could not give a reason?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensorimotor stage 
B)  Preoperational stage 
C)  Concrete operations stage 
D)  Formal operations stage 
A)  Sensorimotor stage 
B)  Preoperational stage 
C)  Concrete operations stage 
D)  Formal operations stage B

Question 2

What may a child be at risk for if she drinks large amounts of apple or pear juice throughout the day and limited amounts of water or milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diarrhea 
B)  Hypervitaminosis A 
C)  Overhydration 
D)  Constipation 
A)  Diarrhea 
B)  Hypervitaminosis A 
C)  Overhydration 
D)  Constipation A

Question 3

What may be a consequence of a child experiencing an early adiposity rebound?

Accepted Answer

A)  An increased ratio of lean mass to fat mass as an adolescent. 
B)  An increased ratio of lean mass to fat mass as an adult. 
C)  An increased ratio of fat mass to lean mass as an adult. 
D)  An increased height-to-weight ratio as an adult. 
A)  An increased ratio of lean mass to fat mass as an adolescent. 
B)  An increased ratio of lean mass to fat mass as an adult. 
C)  An increased ratio of fat mass to lean mass as an adult. 
D)  An increased height-to-weight ratio as an adult. C

Question 4

What is an appropriate food serving size for a 2-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 tsp 
B)  2 Tbsp 
C)  1/2 cup 
D)  1 cup 
A)  2 tsp 
B)  2 Tbsp 
C)  1/2 cup 
D)  1 cup

Question 5

Which factor has NOT been associated with failure to thrive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food restriction caused by parental concerns about obesity 
B)  Inadequate fiber intake 
C)  Excessive fruit juice intake 
D)  Providing small, frequent meals 
A)  Food restriction caused by parental concerns about obesity 
B)  Inadequate fiber intake 
C)  Excessive fruit juice intake 
D)  Providing small, frequent meals

Question 6

A child's BMI is plotted on a growth chart at the 90th percentile. How would this child's BMI be interpreted?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child has a normal BMI. 
B)  The child is at risk for becoming overweight. 
C)  The child is overweight. 
D)  The child is obese. 
A)  The child has a normal BMI. 
B)  The child is at risk for becoming overweight. 
C)  The child is overweight. 
D)  The child is obese.

Question 7

Which of the following tends to be a positive development in childhood eating habits that can result from peer influences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selection of nutritious versus nonnutritious foods 
B)  Willingness to try new foods 
C)  Table manners 
D)  Adequate time to eat 
A)  Selection of nutritious versus nonnutritious foods 
B)  Willingness to try new foods 
C)  Table manners 
D)  Adequate time to eat

Question 8

Which of the following has been demonstrated by research to be TRUE regarding diet and autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research has not linked a dietary cause to autism. 
B)  Autism results from a food allergy. 
C)  Gluten in the diet leads to autism. 
D)  Fluoride in the water has been linked to autism. 
A)  Research has not linked a dietary cause to autism. 
B)  Autism results from a food allergy. 
C)  Gluten in the diet leads to autism. 
D)  Fluoride in the water has been linked to autism.

Question 9

Which children are at risk for having a zinc intake lower than the recommended level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those who do not eat meat or seafood. 
B)  Those who do not receive zinc supplementation. 
C)  Those who drink too much milk. 
D)  Those who do not like many vegetables. 
A)  Those who do not eat meat or seafood. 
B)  Those who do not receive zinc supplementation. 
C)  Those who drink too much milk. 
D)  Those who do not like many vegetables.

Question 10

The recommendation for fiber in preschool and school age children

Accepted Answer

A)  is 5 g/day. 
B)  is 14 g/kcal. 
C)  is 14 g/day. 
D)  is not part of the DRIs. 
A)  is 5 g/day. 
B)  is 14 g/kcal. 
C)  is 14 g/day. 
D)  is not part of the DRIs.

Question 11

What reason would most likely explain why a 1-year-old child is experiencing iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive fruit juice consumption 
B)  Excessive milk consumption 
C)  Child is feeding herself, particularly finger foods 
D)  Child is eating table foods 
A)  Excessive fruit juice consumption 
B)  Excessive milk consumption 
C)  Child is feeding herself, particularly finger foods 
D)  Child is eating table foods

Question 12

Which of the following results from zinc deficiency in a child's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased fat stores 
B)  Short stature 
C)  Chronic diarrhea 
D)  Mental retardation 
A)  Increased fat stores 
B)  Short stature 
C)  Chronic diarrhea 
D)  Mental retardation

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT associated with impaired academic performance in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron deficiency 
B)  Food insecurity 
C)  Skipping breakfast 
D)  Bringing lunch from home 
A)  Iron deficiency 
B)  Food insecurity 
C)  Skipping breakfast 
D)  Bringing lunch from home

Question 14

Which of the following are appropriate general guidelines for measurements to assess the growth of a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth measurements should be made at 1, 4, and 10 years. 
B)  After the child's channel on the growth charts has been determined, it is not necessary to reevaluate on a regular basis. 
C)  Growth measurements of height, weight, and weight for height should be determined at regular intervals. 
D)  After the growth pattern is established, it will not change until adolescence. 
A)  Growth measurements should be made at 1, 4, and 10 years. 
B)  After the child's channel on the growth charts has been determined, it is not necessary to reevaluate on a regular basis. 
C)  Growth measurements of height, weight, and weight for height should be determined at regular intervals. 
D)  After the growth pattern is established, it will not change until adolescence.

Question 15

What is the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation on the use of supplements for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Routine multiple vitamin and mineral supplements should be given. 
B)  No routine supplementation is needed except fluoride in nonfluoridated areas. 
C)  Maximal doses of vitamins and minerals should be given because it is uncertain that children will eat enough of the nutrients in food. 
D)  Supplements should not be restricted because children are growing so rapidly that overdosing is unlikely. 
A)  Routine multiple vitamin and mineral supplements should be given. 
B)  No routine supplementation is needed except fluoride in nonfluoridated areas. 
C)  Maximal doses of vitamins and minerals should be given because it is uncertain that children will eat enough of the nutrients in food. 
D)  Supplements should not be restricted because children are growing so rapidly that overdosing is unlikely.

Question 16

What is the most accurate means for determining the energy requirements (EER) of a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Based on growth rate 
B)  Based on age and height 
C)  Based on age 
D)  Based on calories per kilogram 
A)  Based on growth rate 
B)  Based on age and height 
C)  Based on age 
D)  Based on calories per kilogram

Question 17

Which of the following may cause a preschool child to eat less food at a meal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing the child with a short-handled spoon or fork. 
B)  Providing food at a warm temperature, not too hot or cold. 
C)  Scheduling feeding time right after play or activity. 
D)  Serving foods so they do not touch one another on the plate. 
A)  Providing the child with a short-handled spoon or fork. 
B)  Providing food at a warm temperature, not too hot or cold. 
C)  Scheduling feeding time right after play or activity. 
D)  Serving foods so they do not touch one another on the plate.

Question 18

What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend in regard to calories from fat in the diet of a young child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limit fat calories to 30% of total caloric intake. 
B)  Limit fat calories to 20% of total caloric intake. 
C)  Fat calories should only be limited in extreme circumstances. 
D)  Fat calories should be limited for every child older than 1 year of age. 
A)  Limit fat calories to 30% of total caloric intake. 
B)  Limit fat calories to 20% of total caloric intake. 
C)  Fat calories should only be limited in extreme circumstances. 
D)  Fat calories should be limited for every child older than 1 year of age.

Question 19

Food insecure families in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  contribute to poor outcomes in children. 
B)  are associated with inadequate iron intake in children 3 years and under. 
C)  are served by SNAP, WIC, and school lunch. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  contribute to poor outcomes in children. 
B)  are associated with inadequate iron intake in children 3 years and under. 
C)  are served by SNAP, WIC, and school lunch. 
D)  all of the above.

Exam 17: Nutrition in Childhood

During which stage of cognitive development can children identify foods that are "good for you" but probably could not give a reason?

What may a child be at risk for if she drinks large amounts of apple or pear juice throughout the day and limited amounts of water or milk?

What may be a consequence of a child experiencing an early adiposity rebound?

What is an appropriate food serving size for a 2-year-old child?

Which factor has NOT been associated with failure to thrive?

A child's BMI is plotted on a growth chart at the 90th percentile. How would this child's BMI be interpreted?

Which of the following tends to be a positive development in childhood eating habits that can result from peer influences?

Which of the following has been demonstrated by research to be TRUE regarding diet and autism spectrum disorder?

Which children are at risk for having a zinc intake lower than the recommended level?

The recommendation for fiber in preschool and school age children

What reason would most likely explain why a 1-year-old child is experiencing iron deficiency?

Which of the following results from zinc deficiency in a child's diet?

Which of the following is NOT associated with impaired academic performance in children?

Which of the following are appropriate general guidelines for measurements to assess the growth of a child?

What is the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation on the use of supplements for children?

What is the most accurate means for determining the energy requirements (EER) of a child?

Which of the following may cause a preschool child to eat less food at a meal?

What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend in regard to calories from fat in the diet of a young child?

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