Question 1

At what age does the normal infant first develop the ability to swallow solid food?

Accepted Answer

A) 3-5 weeks 
B) 26-32 weeks 
C) 4-6 months 
D) 9-12 months 
A) 3-5 weeks 
B) 26-32 weeks 
C) 4-6 months 
D) 9-12 months

Question 2

To lower the risk of obesity in children,which of the following practices should parents institute for their children?

Accepted Answer

A) Serve them smaller portions 
B) Serve them 3 meals a day without dessert 
C) Teach them to take appropriate food portions 
D) Serve them more beverages and less solid food 
A) Serve them smaller portions 
B) Serve them 3 meals a day without dessert 
C) Teach them to take appropriate food portions 
D) Serve them more beverages and less solid food

Question 3

When expressed per kilogram body weight,the nutrient needs of infants are markedly higher than those of young adults for all of the following nutrients EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) iodine. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) vitamin D. 
A) iron. 
B) iodine. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) vitamin D.

Question 4

Which of the following two conditions are associated with television's influence?

Accepted Answer

A) Obesity and high blood lipids 
B) Anorexia and nutrient deficiencies 
C) Drug abuse and teenage pregnancy 
D) Hyperactivity and lower body weight 
A) Obesity and high blood lipids 
B) Anorexia and nutrient deficiencies 
C) Drug abuse and teenage pregnancy 
D) Hyperactivity and lower body weight

Question 5

To help improve a child's BMI,the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting television and video time for children older than 2 years to how many hours per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT among the features of infant formulas?

Accepted Answer

A) They contain antibodies 
B) They breed bacteria in bottles left at room temperature 
C) They adhere to FDA standards for nutrient composition and safety 
D) They contain fat and carbohydrate at concentrations resembling those in breast milk 
A) They contain antibodies 
B) They breed bacteria in bottles left at room temperature 
C) They adhere to FDA standards for nutrient composition and safety 
D) They contain fat and carbohydrate at concentrations resembling those in breast milk

Question 7

Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied first by solid foods in a baby's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin C and iron 
B) Vitamin A and zinc 
C) Vitamin B12 and fluoride 
D) Vitamin E and magnesium 
A) Vitamin C and iron 
B) Vitamin A and zinc 
C) Vitamin B12 and fluoride 
D) Vitamin E and magnesium

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT among the features of food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A) They can be diagnosed only by testing for antibodies 
B) Allergic reactions to food may appear immediately or 24 hours later 
C) The presence of antibodies always coincides with physical symptoms 
D) Once a food allergy is diagnosed,it is imperative that the offending food be totally eliminated 
A) They can be diagnosed only by testing for antibodies 
B) Allergic reactions to food may appear immediately or 24 hours later 
C) The presence of antibodies always coincides with physical symptoms 
D) Once a food allergy is diagnosed,it is imperative that the offending food be totally eliminated

Question 9

An infant diagnosed with "goat's milk anemia" is most likely deficient in

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) folate. 
C) vitamin B6. 
D) vitamin B12. 
A) iron. 
B) folate. 
C) vitamin B6. 
D) vitamin B12.

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of infants are born prematurely?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 12 
C) 20 
D) 33 
A) 4 
B) 12 
C) 20 
D) 33

Question 11

What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Obesity 
B) High sodium intake 
C) Insufficient calcium intake 
D) Insufficient potassium intake 
A) Obesity 
B) High sodium intake 
C) Insufficient calcium intake 
D) Insufficient potassium intake

Question 12

The typical can of soft drink contains the equivalent of how many teaspoons of sugar?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 7 
D) 10 
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 7 
D) 10

Question 13

Which of the following is a feature of beverage intake in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) Juice intake is spread throughout the day 
B) Milk intake occurs primarily between meals 
C) Males typically drink less milk than females 
D) Four standard colas a day provides enough caffeine to alter behavior 
A) Juice intake is spread throughout the day 
B) Milk intake occurs primarily between meals 
C) Males typically drink less milk than females 
D) Four standard colas a day provides enough caffeine to alter behavior

Question 14

Which of the following is a common source of lead poisoning in infants?

Accepted Answer

A) Maternal passage of lead to fetus 
B) Baby bottles made from lead crystal 
C) Contaminated water used to make infant formula 
D) Preparation of infant formula in galvanized containers 
A) Maternal passage of lead to fetus 
B) Baby bottles made from lead crystal 
C) Contaminated water used to make infant formula 
D) Preparation of infant formula in galvanized containers

Question 15

Which of the following practices is NOT among the recommendations to help children develop an interest in vegetables?

Accepted Answer

A) Serve vegetables warm,not hot 
B) Serve vegetables separately on the plate 
C) Serve vegetables undercooked and crunchy 
D) Serve vegetables with the promise that after they are eaten,dessert will follow 
A) Serve vegetables warm,not hot 
B) Serve vegetables separately on the plate 
C) Serve vegetables undercooked and crunchy 
D) Serve vegetables with the promise that after they are eaten,dessert will follow

Question 16

A child known to be allergic to peanuts who begins to show signs such as difficulty breathing,swelling of the tongue,and severe abdominal discomfort is most likely in immediate need of a life-saving injection of

Accepted Answer

A) cortisone. 
B) serotonin. 
C) epinephrine. 
D) acetylcholine. 
A) cortisone. 
B) serotonin. 
C) epinephrine. 
D) acetylcholine.

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Children who fail to eat breakfast typically become hyperactive after eating lunch 
B) The nutrient deficit arising from skipping a breakfast is usually made up over the following 2 days 
C) Children who eat nutritious breakfasts are absent from school less often than their friends who do not 
D) Although breakfast-skippers show reduced attention spans,their scores on intelligence tests remain unaffected 
A) Children who fail to eat breakfast typically become hyperactive after eating lunch 
B) The nutrient deficit arising from skipping a breakfast is usually made up over the following 2 days 
C) Children who eat nutritious breakfasts are absent from school less often than their friends who do not 
D) Although breakfast-skippers show reduced attention spans,their scores on intelligence tests remain unaffected

Question 18

What is the approximate weight gain (lbs)during the adolescent growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-10 
B) 15-25 
C) 35-45 
D) 55-75 
A) 5-10 
B) 15-25 
C) 35-45 
D) 55-75

Question 19

Infants should not be given canned vegetables due to excessive amounts of

Accepted Answer

A) tin. 
B) fiber. 
C) sodium. 
D) botulinum spores. 
A) tin. 
B) fiber. 
C) sodium. 
D) botulinum spores.

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding compared with formula feeding?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no limit to the supply 
B) It provides immunological protection 
C) The mother can be sure the baby is getting enough milk 
D) It is the only way to develop a true loving relationship with the baby 
A) There is no limit to the supply 
B) It provides immunological protection 
C) The mother can be sure the baby is getting enough milk 
D) It is the only way to develop a true loving relationship with the baby

At what age does the normal infant first develop the ability to swallow solid food?

To lower the risk of obesity in children,which of the following practices should parents institute for their children?

When expressed per kilogram body weight,the nutrient needs of infants are markedly higher than those of young adults for all of the following nutrients EXCEPT

Which of the following two conditions are associated with television's influence?

To help improve a child's BMI,the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting television and video time for children older than 2 years to how many hours per day?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of infant formulas?

Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied first by solid foods in a baby's diet?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of food allergies?

An infant diagnosed with "goat's milk anemia" is most likely deficient in

Approximately what percentage of infants are born prematurely?

What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?

The typical can of soft drink contains the equivalent of how many teaspoons of sugar?

Which of the following is a feature of beverage intake in adolescents?

Which of the following is a common source of lead poisoning in infants?

Which of the following practices is NOT among the recommendations to help children develop an interest in vegetables?

A child known to be allergic to peanuts who begins to show signs such as difficulty breathing,swelling of the tongue,and severe abdominal discomfort is most likely in immediate need of a life-saving injection of

Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?

What is the approximate weight gain (lbs)during the adolescent growth spurt?

Infants should not be given canned vegetables due to excessive amounts of

Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding compared with formula feeding?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 16: Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

At what age does the normal infant first develop the ability to swallow solid food?

To lower the risk of obesity in children,which of the following practices should parents institute for their children?

When expressed per kilogram body weight,the nutrient needs of infants are markedly higher than those of young adults for all of the following nutrients EXCEPT

Which of the following two conditions are associated with television's influence?

To help improve a child's BMI,the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting television and video time for children older than 2 years to how many hours per day?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of infant formulas?

Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied first by solid foods in a baby's diet?

Which of the following is NOT among the features of food allergies?

An infant diagnosed with "goat's milk anemia" is most likely deficient in

Approximately what percentage of infants are born prematurely?

What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?

The typical can of soft drink contains the equivalent of how many teaspoons of sugar?

Which of the following is a feature of beverage intake in adolescents?

Which of the following is a common source of lead poisoning in infants?

Which of the following practices is NOT among the recommendations to help children develop an interest in vegetables?

A child known to be allergic to peanuts who begins to show signs such as difficulty breathing,swelling of the tongue,and severe abdominal discomfort is most likely in immediate need of a life-saving injection of

Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?

What is the approximate weight gain (lbs)during the adolescent growth spurt?

Infants should not be given canned vegetables due to excessive amounts of

Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding compared with formula feeding?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters