Question 1

What is the approximate energy requirement of infants,in kcalories per kilogram body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 35 
C) 75 
D) 100 
A) 25 
B) 35 
C) 75 
D) 100

Question 2

Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S.and Canadian children?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Protein 
C) Calcium 
D) Vitamin C 
A) Iron 
B) Protein 
C) Calcium 
D) Vitamin C

Question 3

Which of the following is characteristic of children who regularly eat breakfast or skip breakfast?

Accepted Answer

A) Breakfast-skippers actually show lower scores on IQ tests than those who eat breakfast 
B) Attention spans are similar but a significant number of breakfast-skippers show hyperglycemia 
C) Breakfast-skippers initially show decreased mental performance but with time they adapt and show almost identical achievements 
D) Breakfast-skippers who change to eating breakfast show a temporary improvement in mental concentration but also a moderate degree of hypoglycemia 
A) Breakfast-skippers actually show lower scores on IQ tests than those who eat breakfast 
B) Attention spans are similar but a significant number of breakfast-skippers show hyperglycemia 
C) Breakfast-skippers initially show decreased mental performance but with time they adapt and show almost identical achievements 
D) Breakfast-skippers who change to eating breakfast show a temporary improvement in mental concentration but also a moderate degree of hypoglycemia

Question 4

When children are allowed to eat freely from a variety of foods,they usually select foods that are high in

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) fiber. 
C) sugar. 
D) protein. 
A) iron. 
B) fiber. 
C) sugar. 
D) protein.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT among common food preferences in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Hot foods are preferred to warm ones 
B) Smooth foods are preferred to lumpy ones 
C) Raw vegetables are preferred to cooked ones 
D) Green and yellow vegetables are often rejected 
A) Hot foods are preferred to warm ones 
B) Smooth foods are preferred to lumpy ones 
C) Raw vegetables are preferred to cooked ones 
D) Green and yellow vegetables are often rejected

Question 6

What is the chief protein in human breast milk?

Accepted Answer

A) Casein 
B) Lactose 
C) Albumin 
D) Alpha-lactalbumin 
A) Casein 
B) Lactose 
C) Albumin 
D) Alpha-lactalbumin

Question 7

People who show adverse reactions to foods such as increased pulse rate,nausea,and hives,but do NOT show antibodies to the offending foods,are displaying

Accepted Answer

A) food intolerances. 
B) delayed allergies. 
C) subclinical allergies. 
D) undiagnosed food toxicities. 
A) food intolerances. 
B) delayed allergies. 
C) subclinical allergies. 
D) undiagnosed food toxicities.

Question 8

Which of the following foods are most often the cause of anaphylactic shock?

Accepted Answer

A) Eggs,peanuts,and milk 
B) Bananas,juice,and cola 
C) Apples,noodles,and rice 
D) Pears,oatmeal,and chocolate 
A) Eggs,peanuts,and milk 
B) Bananas,juice,and cola 
C) Apples,noodles,and rice 
D) Pears,oatmeal,and chocolate

Question 9

Roberta's first child is now 8 months old.Roberta has been breastfeeding and would like to begin to introduce solids foods.She read somewhere to introduce one food at a time to the infant.Which of the following would be the best choice for the first food to introduce to the baby?

Accepted Answer

A) Oats 
B) Rice 
C) Wheat 
D) Barley 
A) Oats 
B) Rice 
C) Wheat 
D) Barley

Question 10

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 7 
C) 14 
D) 21 
A) 3 
B) 7 
C) 14 
D) 21

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of blood cholesterol in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Acceptable total cholesterol levels are up to 240 mg/d 
B) Cholesterol levels at birth are similar in all populations 
C) Childhood obesity and high cholesterol levels show a strong association 
D) Children with high cholesterol levels usually have parents with high cholesterol levels 
A) Acceptable total cholesterol levels are up to 240 mg/d 
B) Cholesterol levels at birth are similar in all populations 
C) Childhood obesity and high cholesterol levels show a strong association 
D) Children with high cholesterol levels usually have parents with high cholesterol levels

Question 12

Foods containing sorbitol or other sugar alcohols should not be given to infants because they

Accepted Answer

A) promote diarrhea. 
B) promote constipation. 
C) increase lead absorption. 
D) decrease iron absorption. 
A) promote diarrhea. 
B) promote constipation. 
C) increase lead absorption. 
D) decrease iron absorption.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT among the nutrient characteristics of human breast milk?

Accepted Answer

A) The sodium content is low 
B) The zinc is highly bioavailable 
C) The iron is highly bioavailable 
D) The vitamin D content meets optimal growth requirements 
A) The sodium content is low 
B) The zinc is highly bioavailable 
C) The iron is highly bioavailable 
D) The vitamin D content meets optimal growth requirements

Question 14

Five cans of soft drinks provide approximately how many kcalories?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 125 
C) 415 
D) 750 
A) 25 
B) 125 
C) 415 
D) 750

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding energy metabolism of the preschool child?

Accepted Answer

A) Food intake is remarkably similar from meal to meal 
B) Overweight individuals have appetites similar to normal-weight individuals 
C) Energy needs per kg body weight increase from 1 year of age to 5 years of age 
D) A 1 year old who needs 800 kcal/day would require only about 1600 kcal at 6 years of age 
A) Food intake is remarkably similar from meal to meal 
B) Overweight individuals have appetites similar to normal-weight individuals 
C) Energy needs per kg body weight increase from 1 year of age to 5 years of age 
D) A 1 year old who needs 800 kcal/day would require only about 1600 kcal at 6 years of age

Question 16

Which of the following is a feature of energy metabolism in infancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Infants fed fat-free milk are at risk for protein overload 
B) Most of the energy in breast milk is derived from lactose 
C) The brain of an infant uses less glucose than that of an adult 
D) Infants require about 25% more energy than adults when expressed per kg body weight 
A) Infants fed fat-free milk are at risk for protein overload 
B) Most of the energy in breast milk is derived from lactose 
C) The brain of an infant uses less glucose than that of an adult 
D) Infants require about 25% more energy than adults when expressed per kg body weight

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT among characteristics of adolescents' food intakes?

Accepted Answer

A) The consumption of milk and fruit juices occurs primarily at breakfast 
B) Eating dinner more often with families reduces the likelihood of smoking,drinking,and drug use 
C) Eating with families results in higher intake of fruits and calcium-dense foods than eating few family meals 
D) Eating breakfast results in higher overall daily intakes of protein and fat but unchanged intakes of iron and zinc compared with breakfast skippers 
A) The consumption of milk and fruit juices occurs primarily at breakfast 
B) Eating dinner more often with families reduces the likelihood of smoking,drinking,and drug use 
C) Eating with families results in higher intake of fruits and calcium-dense foods than eating few family meals 
D) Eating breakfast results in higher overall daily intakes of protein and fat but unchanged intakes of iron and zinc compared with breakfast skippers

Question 18

Which of the following was a finding of the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study?

Accepted Answer

A) Most toddlers but not infants consumed insufficient intakes of sodium 
B) The most popular food among these population groups was baked potatoes 
C) Most infants but not toddlers demonstrated food intake patterns consistent with MyPlate recommendations 
D) About one-fourth of the infants and toddlers failed to consume even one serving of fruits or vegetables daily 
A) Most toddlers but not infants consumed insufficient intakes of sodium 
B) The most popular food among these population groups was baked potatoes 
C) Most infants but not toddlers demonstrated food intake patterns consistent with MyPlate recommendations 
D) About one-fourth of the infants and toddlers failed to consume even one serving of fruits or vegetables daily

Question 19

One factor that has limited the success of the School Breakfast Program is that

Accepted Answer

A) the cost is prohibitive. 
B) the meals are not nutritious. 
C) children simply do not participate in it. 
D) fewer than 10% of the nation's schools participate in it. 
A) the cost is prohibitive. 
B) the meals are not nutritious. 
C) children simply do not participate in it. 
D) fewer than 10% of the nation's schools participate in it.

Question 20

What is thought to be the primary function of the oligosaccharides in breast milk?

Accepted Answer

A) Stimulation of the let-down reflex 
B) Protection from infections in the infant 
C) Stimulation of salivary amylase in the infant 
D) Enhanced bioavailability of DHA and arachidonic acid 
A) Stimulation of the let-down reflex 
B) Protection from infections in the infant 
C) Stimulation of salivary amylase in the infant 
D) Enhanced bioavailability of DHA and arachidonic acid

What is the approximate energy requirement of infants,in kcalories per kilogram body weight?

Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S.and Canadian children?

Which of the following is characteristic of children who regularly eat breakfast or skip breakfast?

When children are allowed to eat freely from a variety of foods,they usually select foods that are high in

Which of the following is NOT among common food preferences in children?

What is the chief protein in human breast milk?

People who show adverse reactions to foods such as increased pulse rate,nausea,and hives,but do NOT show antibodies to the offending foods,are displaying

Which of the following foods are most often the cause of anaphylactic shock?

Roberta's first child is now 8 months old.Roberta has been breastfeeding and would like to begin to introduce solids foods.She read somewhere to introduce one food at a time to the infant.Which of the following would be the best choice for the first food to introduce to the baby?

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of blood cholesterol in children?

Foods containing sorbitol or other sugar alcohols should not be given to infants because they

Which of the following is NOT among the nutrient characteristics of human breast milk?

Five cans of soft drinks provide approximately how many kcalories?

Which of the following is true regarding energy metabolism of the preschool child?

Which of the following is a feature of energy metabolism in infancy?

Which of the following is NOT among characteristics of adolescents' food intakes?

Which of the following was a finding of the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study?

One factor that has limited the success of the School Breakfast Program is that

What is thought to be the primary function of the oligosaccharides in breast milk?

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

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

What is the approximate energy requirement of infants,in kcalories per kilogram body weight?

Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S.and Canadian children?

Which of the following is characteristic of children who regularly eat breakfast or skip breakfast?

When children are allowed to eat freely from a variety of foods,they usually select foods that are high in

Which of the following is NOT among common food preferences in children?

What is the chief protein in human breast milk?

People who show adverse reactions to foods such as increased pulse rate,nausea,and hives,but do NOT show antibodies to the offending foods,are displaying

Which of the following foods are most often the cause of anaphylactic shock?

Roberta's first child is now 8 months old.Roberta has been breastfeeding and would like to begin to introduce solids foods.She read somewhere to introduce one food at a time to the infant.Which of the following would be the best choice for the first food to introduce to the baby?

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of blood cholesterol in children?

Foods containing sorbitol or other sugar alcohols should not be given to infants because they

Which of the following is NOT among the nutrient characteristics of human breast milk?

Five cans of soft drinks provide approximately how many kcalories?

Which of the following is true regarding energy metabolism of the preschool child?

Which of the following is a feature of energy metabolism in infancy?

Which of the following is NOT among characteristics of adolescents' food intakes?

Which of the following was a finding of the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study?

One factor that has limited the success of the School Breakfast Program is that

What is thought to be the primary function of the oligosaccharides in breast milk?

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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