Question 1

Which of the following is a feature of nutrition in childhood?

Accepted Answer

A) Very few children take nutrient supplements of any kind 
B) Total energy requirements are higher for a typical 3 year old than a 12 year old 
C) Iron-deficiency anemia in children is prevalent in Canada but not the United States due to fortification 
D) Children who fail to consume vitamin D-fortified foods should receive a daily supplement of 10 micrograms 
A) Very few children take nutrient supplements of any kind 
B) Total energy requirements are higher for a typical 3 year old than a 12 year old 
C) Iron-deficiency anemia in children is prevalent in Canada but not the United States due to fortification 
D) Children who fail to consume vitamin D-fortified foods should receive a daily supplement of 10 micrograms

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of physically active children and blood lipids?

Accepted Answer

A) They tend to grow into physically active adults,and vice versa 
B) They weigh less and also smoke less than their less active peers 
C) They show a healthier blood lipid profile than their less active peers 
D) They exhibit different changes in blood lipids as a result of activity than do adults 
A) They tend to grow into physically active adults,and vice versa 
B) They weigh less and also smoke less than their less active peers 
C) They show a healthier blood lipid profile than their less active peers 
D) They exhibit different changes in blood lipids as a result of activity than do adults

Question 3

Infants showing symptoms of acidosis,dehydration,diarrhea,elevated blood ammonia and urea,and fever may be reacting to the nutritional problem of

Accepted Answer

A) protein overload. 
B) milk protein intolerance. 
C) carbohydrate intolerance. 
D) insufficient protein and energy. 
A) protein overload. 
B) milk protein intolerance. 
C) carbohydrate intolerance. 
D) insufficient protein and energy.

Question 4

What is the most realistic advice for reducing lead exposure from the tap water used to prepare infant formula?

Accepted Answer

A) Because the lead in hot water pipes settles out overnight,draw the water from this source first 
B) Whenever possible,boil the water to vaporize the lead and thus decrease the amount remaining in the water 
C) Because the first water drawn from the tap each day is highest in lead,let the water run a few minutes before using it 
D) To inhibit lead absorption,add a small amount of citrus juice to the water to provide citric acid to complex with the lead 
A) Because the lead in hot water pipes settles out overnight,draw the water from this source first 
B) Whenever possible,boil the water to vaporize the lead and thus decrease the amount remaining in the water 
C) Because the first water drawn from the tap each day is highest in lead,let the water run a few minutes before using it 
D) To inhibit lead absorption,add a small amount of citrus juice to the water to provide citric acid to complex with the lead

Question 5

Goat's milk is inappropriate for infants due to its low content of

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) folate. 
C) protein. 
D) calcium. 
A) iron. 
B) folate. 
C) protein. 
D) calcium.

Question 6

What would be a normal body weight after 1 year for a healthy infant with a birthweight of 8 lbs?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 lbs 
B) 16 lbs 
C) 24 lbs 
D) 35 lbs 
A) 12 lbs 
B) 16 lbs 
C) 24 lbs 
D) 35 lbs

Question 7

Which of the following is a characteristic of lead exposure and health?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption of lead is higher on an empty stomach 
B) Lead toxicity is most prevalent in children around the time of puberty 
C) Lead-induced anemia is similar to the anemia of vitamin B12 deficiency 
D) The symptoms of lead toxicity can be reversed by adding iron to the diet 
A) Absorption of lead is higher on an empty stomach 
B) Lead toxicity is most prevalent in children around the time of puberty 
C) Lead-induced anemia is similar to the anemia of vitamin B12 deficiency 
D) The symptoms of lead toxicity can be reversed by adding iron to the diet

Question 8

A life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction is known as

Accepted Answer

A) anaphylactic shock. 
B) hyperhistamine response. 
C) hyporespiratory syndrome. 
D) wheezing food intolerance. 
A) anaphylactic shock. 
B) hyperhistamine response. 
C) hyporespiratory syndrome. 
D) wheezing food intolerance.

Question 9

If a child is allergic to soy,which of the following should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk 
B) Diglycerides 
C) Peanut butter 
D) Textured vegetable protein 
A) Milk 
B) Diglycerides 
C) Peanut butter 
D) Textured vegetable protein

Question 10

Which of the following is an effective strategy for dealing with obesity in a child?

Accepted Answer

A) Encourage the individual to eat quickly and then leave the table 
B) Institute new eating habits such as teaching the individual to clean the food plate 
C) Engage the individual in at least 1 hour per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity 
D) Take control and strongly encourage the individual to lose weight by limiting food intake and exercising vigorously 
A) Encourage the individual to eat quickly and then leave the table 
B) Institute new eating habits such as teaching the individual to clean the food plate 
C) Engage the individual in at least 1 hour per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity 
D) Take control and strongly encourage the individual to lose weight by limiting food intake and exercising vigorously

Question 11

Which of the following is the most likely reason that teachers promote the consumption of midmorning snacks for children?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides an opportunity to learn about nutrition 
B) It meets federally mandated school nutrition guidelines 
C) It provides carbohydrate for maintenance of blood glucose and brain function 
D) It helps decrease the symptoms of attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder in 5% of school-age children 
A) It provides an opportunity to learn about nutrition 
B) It meets federally mandated school nutrition guidelines 
C) It provides carbohydrate for maintenance of blood glucose and brain function 
D) It helps decrease the symptoms of attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder in 5% of school-age children

Question 12

You have just started work as a summer camp counselor and completed a training session for all the new employees on safety.Counselors were instructed to prohibit campers from eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches anywhere other than the cafeteria.You believe that the most likely explanation for this rule is to

Accepted Answer

A) prevent food poisoning. 
B) help keep the facilities clean. 
C) minimize jelly exposure for campers with jelly allergies. 
D) minimize peanut exposure for campers with peanut allergies. 
A) prevent food poisoning. 
B) help keep the facilities clean. 
C) minimize jelly exposure for campers with jelly allergies. 
D) minimize peanut exposure for campers with peanut allergies.

Question 13

Which of the following steps should be undertaken by the parent or guardian to ensure that young people eat well?

Accepted Answer

A) Control the availability of food 
B) Control the consumption of food 
C) Prohibit eating except at mealtime 
D) Provide an emotional climate that discourages snacking 
A) Control the availability of food 
B) Control the consumption of food 
C) Prohibit eating except at mealtime 
D) Provide an emotional climate that discourages snacking

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT among features of breast milk composition?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no casein in breast milk,unlike in cow's milk 
B) The carbohydrate is lactose,which enhances calcium absorption 
C) The concentration of protein is slightly higher than for cow's milk 
D) The proportion of energy contributed by fat is much higher than that recommended for adults 
A) There is no casein in breast milk,unlike in cow's milk 
B) The carbohydrate is lactose,which enhances calcium absorption 
C) The concentration of protein is slightly higher than for cow's milk 
D) The proportion of energy contributed by fat is much higher than that recommended for adults

Question 15

How do competing influences undermine healthful food intake and food selection at schools?

Accepted Answer

A) By discouraging participation in the USDA-sponsored school lunch program 
B) By encouraging students to bring unhealthful lunches to school 
C) By promoting short lunch periods and long waiting lines in the cafeteria 
D) By offering cheaper but less nutritious meals to low-income students who qualify for reduced-price school lunches 
A) By discouraging participation in the USDA-sponsored school lunch program 
B) By encouraging students to bring unhealthful lunches to school 
C) By promoting short lunch periods and long waiting lines in the cafeteria 
D) By offering cheaper but less nutritious meals to low-income students who qualify for reduced-price school lunches

Question 16

Why is parental treatment of obese children so unsuccessful?

Accepted Answer

A) Once excess fat is stored,it is difficult to lose 
B) Children are known to rebel against their parents 
C) Parents believe that their children will simply outgrow it 
D) Parents are known to actively resist the recommendations of pediatricians 
A) Once excess fat is stored,it is difficult to lose 
B) Children are known to rebel against their parents 
C) Parents believe that their children will simply outgrow it 
D) Parents are known to actively resist the recommendations of pediatricians

Question 17

Jenny is a 13-year-old Hare Krishna who follows a vegan diet due to religious beliefs.She has not been performing as well as her non-vegetarian study friend on math tests and has been very upset about it.The teacher reports to Jenny's mom that she does not appear focused during lessons and can't seem to concentrate on her school work.Which of the following may provide a likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

A) The diet doesn't provide enough energy for her to stay alert 
B) The diet provides insufficient bioavailable iron and she many be anemic 
C) The diet contains insufficient calcium and protein,which impairs intellectual performance 
D) The high fiber content of a vegan diet that promotes stool formation increases the urge to evacuate,which interferes with her ability to concentrate 
A) The diet doesn't provide enough energy for her to stay alert 
B) The diet provides insufficient bioavailable iron and she many be anemic 
C) The diet contains insufficient calcium and protein,which impairs intellectual performance 
D) The high fiber content of a vegan diet that promotes stool formation increases the urge to evacuate,which interferes with her ability to concentrate

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT among the recommended methods for introducing new foods to children?

Accepted Answer

A) Offer foods one at a time 
B) Offer foods in small amounts 
C) Create a pleasant eating atmosphere 
D) Present new foods at the end of the meal 
A) Offer foods one at a time 
B) Offer foods in small amounts 
C) Create a pleasant eating atmosphere 
D) Present new foods at the end of the meal

Question 19

Which of the following feeding practices is recommended for preterm infants?

Accepted Answer

A) They should be fed exclusively on breast milk 
B) They should be fed on breast milk enriched in a 1 to 1 ratio with cow's milk 
C) They should be fed preterm breast milk,occasionally fortified with specific nutrients 
D) They should be fed only on special formulas because the nutrient content of breast milk is too low 
A) They should be fed exclusively on breast milk 
B) They should be fed on breast milk enriched in a 1 to 1 ratio with cow's milk 
C) They should be fed preterm breast milk,occasionally fortified with specific nutrients 
D) They should be fed only on special formulas because the nutrient content of breast milk is too low

Question 20

You are presenting a talk on the benefits of breastfeeding to a group of new mothers with a Peace Corps group in Zimbabwe.There have been numerous cases of infant diarrhea within this population over the past several years.Why is breastfeeding especially important under these circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A) The emotional bonding enhances the overall health of the infant 
B) The lactoferrin protein present in breast milk stimulates T-cell immunity 
C) The lactadherin protein present in breast milk attacks diarrhea-causing viruses 
D) Breast milk as a source of nutrition limits the feeding of other foods,which may be contaminated 
A) The emotional bonding enhances the overall health of the infant 
B) The lactoferrin protein present in breast milk stimulates T-cell immunity 
C) The lactadherin protein present in breast milk attacks diarrhea-causing viruses 
D) Breast milk as a source of nutrition limits the feeding of other foods,which may be contaminated

Which of the following is a feature of nutrition in childhood?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of physically active children and blood lipids?

Infants showing symptoms of acidosis,dehydration,diarrhea,elevated blood ammonia and urea,and fever may be reacting to the nutritional problem of

What is the most realistic advice for reducing lead exposure from the tap water used to prepare infant formula?

Goat's milk is inappropriate for infants due to its low content of

What would be a normal body weight after 1 year for a healthy infant with a birthweight of 8 lbs?

Which of the following is a characteristic of lead exposure and health?

A life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction is known as

If a child is allergic to soy,which of the following should be avoided?

Which of the following is an effective strategy for dealing with obesity in a child?

Which of the following is the most likely reason that teachers promote the consumption of midmorning snacks for children?

Which of the following steps should be undertaken by the parent or guardian to ensure that young people eat well?

Which of the following is NOT among features of breast milk composition?

How do competing influences undermine healthful food intake and food selection at schools?

Why is parental treatment of obese children so unsuccessful?

Which of the following is NOT among the recommended methods for introducing new foods to children?

Which of the following feeding practices is recommended for preterm infants?

You are presenting a talk on the benefits of breastfeeding to a group of new mothers with a Peace Corps group in Zimbabwe.There have been numerous cases of infant diarrhea within this population over the past several years.Why is breastfeeding especially important under these circumstances?

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

Which of the following is a feature of nutrition in childhood?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of physically active children and blood lipids?

Infants showing symptoms of acidosis,dehydration,diarrhea,elevated blood ammonia and urea,and fever may be reacting to the nutritional problem of

What is the most realistic advice for reducing lead exposure from the tap water used to prepare infant formula?

Goat's milk is inappropriate for infants due to its low content of

What would be a normal body weight after 1 year for a healthy infant with a birthweight of 8 lbs?

Which of the following is a characteristic of lead exposure and health?

A life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction is known as

If a child is allergic to soy,which of the following should be avoided?

Which of the following is an effective strategy for dealing with obesity in a child?

Which of the following is the most likely reason that teachers promote the consumption of midmorning snacks for children?

Which of the following steps should be undertaken by the parent or guardian to ensure that young people eat well?

Which of the following is NOT among features of breast milk composition?

How do competing influences undermine healthful food intake and food selection at schools?

Why is parental treatment of obese children so unsuccessful?

Which of the following is NOT among the recommended methods for introducing new foods to children?

Which of the following feeding practices is recommended for preterm infants?

You are presenting a talk on the benefits of breastfeeding to a group of new mothers with a Peace Corps group in Zimbabwe.There have been numerous cases of infant diarrhea within this population over the past several years.Why is breastfeeding especially important under these circumstances?

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