Question 1

Approximately what percentage of U.S.children between 2 and 19 years of age are overweight?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 8 
C) 16 
D) 32 
A) 4 
B) 8 
C) 16 
D) 32

Question 2

Which of the following is a feature of public school food programs?

Accepted Answer

A) They must follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
B) They allow for low-fat menus while still meeting the needs for iron 
C) They ensure a lunch period long enough to consume the entire meal 
D) They are overwhelmingly preferred over the foods obtained by students through on-site vending machines and snack bars 
A) They must follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
B) They allow for low-fat menus while still meeting the needs for iron 
C) They ensure a lunch period long enough to consume the entire meal 
D) They are overwhelmingly preferred over the foods obtained by students through on-site vending machines and snack bars

Question 3

For optimal breast-feeding benefits,it is recommended that the infant be encouraged to suckle on the first breast offered

Accepted Answer

A) for about 1-2 minutes. 
B) for no more than 5 minutes. 
C) before he shows signs of hunger. 
D) until he stops actively suckling. 
A) for about 1-2 minutes. 
B) for no more than 5 minutes. 
C) before he shows signs of hunger. 
D) until he stops actively suckling.

Question 4

Which of the following is a feature of infant soy formulas?

Accepted Answer

A) They are used in about 1% of the infant population 
B) They contain cornstarch and sucrose rather than lactose 
C) They are identical to milk-based formulas except for the protein source 
D) They are not acceptable to vegan families because the formulas contain omega-3 fatty acids from fish 
A) They are used in about 1% of the infant population 
B) They contain cornstarch and sucrose rather than lactose 
C) They are identical to milk-based formulas except for the protein source 
D) They are not acceptable to vegan families because the formulas contain omega-3 fatty acids from fish

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of the adolescent period?

Accepted Answer

A) Obesity occurs more often in African-American females 
B) Appetite for red meat increases in females to meet iron needs 
C) More nutrient-dense foods are needed by males because of their faster development 
D) The risk for calcium insufficiency is greatest in males due to their high intake of soft drinks 
A) Obesity occurs more often in African-American females 
B) Appetite for red meat increases in females to meet iron needs 
C) More nutrient-dense foods are needed by males because of their faster development 
D) The risk for calcium insufficiency is greatest in males due to their high intake of soft drinks

Question 6

What percentage of young school aged children exhibit hyperactivity?

Accepted Answer

A) 3% 
B) 9% 
C) 20% 
D) 25-35% 
A) 3% 
B) 9% 
C) 20% 
D) 25-35%

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT among the typical growth characteristics of overweight children?

Accepted Answer

A) They begin puberty earlier 
B) They can achieve a normal appearance after losing excess fat 
C) They develop greater bone and muscle mass in response to carrying the extra weight 
D) They grow taller than their normal-weight peers at first,but then stop growing at a shorter height 
A) They begin puberty earlier 
B) They can achieve a normal appearance after losing excess fat 
C) They develop greater bone and muscle mass in response to carrying the extra weight 
D) They grow taller than their normal-weight peers at first,but then stop growing at a shorter height

Question 8

Which of the following sources of nutrition for infants is least likely to become contaminated with microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A) Soy formula 
B) Breast milk 
C) Iron-fortified formula 
D) Liquid concentrate formula 
A) Soy formula 
B) Breast milk 
C) Iron-fortified formula 
D) Liquid concentrate formula

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT known to be an advantage of breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A) Breastfed infants have lower blood pressure as adults compared with formula-fed peers 
B) Breastfed infants have lower blood cholesterol as adults compared with formula-fed peers 
C) Breastfed infants have a lower incidence of allergic reactions compared with formula-fed infants 
D) Breastfed infants born prematurely grow more slowly than formula-fed infants born prematurely 
A) Breastfed infants have lower blood pressure as adults compared with formula-fed peers 
B) Breastfed infants have lower blood cholesterol as adults compared with formula-fed peers 
C) Breastfed infants have a lower incidence of allergic reactions compared with formula-fed infants 
D) Breastfed infants born prematurely grow more slowly than formula-fed infants born prematurely

Question 10

Approximately what fraction of an average teenager's daily energy intake is derived from snacks?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/4 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 2/3 
A) 1/4 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 2/3

Approximately what percentage of U.S.children between 2 and 19 years of age are overweight?

Which of the following is a feature of public school food programs?

For optimal breast-feeding benefits,it is recommended that the infant be encouraged to suckle on the first breast offered

Which of the following is a feature of infant soy formulas?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the adolescent period?

What percentage of young school aged children exhibit hyperactivity?

Which of the following is NOT among the typical growth characteristics of overweight children?

Which of the following sources of nutrition for infants is least likely to become contaminated with microorganisms?

Which of the following is NOT known to be an advantage of breastfeeding?

Approximately what fraction of an average teenager's daily energy intake is derived from snacks?

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

Approximately what percentage of U.S.children between 2 and 19 years of age are overweight?

Which of the following is a feature of public school food programs?

For optimal breast-feeding benefits,it is recommended that the infant be encouraged to suckle on the first breast offered

Which of the following is a feature of infant soy formulas?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the adolescent period?

What percentage of young school aged children exhibit hyperactivity?

Which of the following is NOT among the typical growth characteristics of overweight children?

Which of the following sources of nutrition for infants is least likely to become contaminated with microorganisms?

Which of the following is NOT known to be an advantage of breastfeeding?

Approximately what fraction of an average teenager's daily energy intake is derived from snacks?

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