Question 1

Meals served at churches, synagogues, or other community sites are called conjugal meals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Make some recommendations for how an older woman who is lactose intolerant can avoid increasing her risk for developing osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis is a serious illness that can be slowed by an adequate consumption of calcium and vitamin D and getting sufficient exercise. Note that in older adults, the skin's ability to make vitamin D from sunlight diminishes, and the intestines and kidneys lose some ability to absorb and convert vitamin D into its active form. An older woman who is lactose intolerant should consider taking a supplement containing calcium plus vitamin D.

Question 3

Toddlers should consume ___________ milligrams of calcium per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  700 
B)  600 
C)  800 
D)  400 
A)  700 
B)  600 
C)  800 
D)  400 A

Question 4

Vitamin E neutralizes free radicals and may prevent cancer from spreading to nearby tissues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, whole grapes and dried fruit should be avoided by toddlers and preschoolers because those foods

Accepted Answer

A)  are too high in sugar. 
B)  present choking hazards. 
C)  can lead to type 1 diabetes. 
D)  are not sufficiently calorie rich. 
A)  are too high in sugar. 
B)  present choking hazards. 
C)  can lead to type 1 diabetes. 
D)  are not sufficiently calorie rich.

Question 6

Which of the following substances is sometimes taken to lower blood cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  fish oil 
B)  Echinacea 
C)  black cohosh 
D)  garlic 
A)  fish oil 
B)  Echinacea 
C)  black cohosh 
D)  garlic

Question 7

Inadequate fluid intake can lead to constipation in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The skin's ability to make vitamin D from sunlight does not decrease with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Moderately active toddlers aged 2 to 3 need approximately __________calories per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 to 1,400 
B)  2,000 
C)  500 to 800 
D)  400 to 600 
A)  1,000 to 1,400 
B)  2,000 
C)  500 to 800 
D)  400 to 600

Question 10

The skin's ability to make vitamin D from sunlight decreases with age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following substances is sometimes taken to treat the common cold?

Accepted Answer

A)  fish oil 
B)  black cohosh 
C)  garlic 
D)  Echinacea 
A)  fish oil 
B)  black cohosh 
C)  garlic 
D)  Echinacea

Question 12

Older adults might need a B12 supplement because

Accepted Answer

A)  their stomach produces less hydrochloric acid. 
B)  they are at higher risk of osteoporosis. 
C)  they drink more fluids and excrete more dilute urine. 
D)  they don't eat dairy products as often as they should. 
A)  their stomach produces less hydrochloric acid. 
B)  they are at higher risk of osteoporosis. 
C)  they drink more fluids and excrete more dilute urine. 
D)  they don't eat dairy products as often as they should.

Question 13

Which of the following statements concerning Alzheimer's disease is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eliminating alcoholic beverages may reduce the risk of developing the condition. 
B)  A nutritious diet and regular physical activity may reduce the risk of developing the condition. 
C)  Engaging in certain types of mentally stimulating activities may reduce the risk of developing the condition. 
D)  Maintaining the level of social engagement may reduce the risk of developing the condition. 
A)  Eliminating alcoholic beverages may reduce the risk of developing the condition. 
B)  A nutritious diet and regular physical activity may reduce the risk of developing the condition. 
C)  Engaging in certain types of mentally stimulating activities may reduce the risk of developing the condition. 
D)  Maintaining the level of social engagement may reduce the risk of developing the condition.

Question 14

List the nutrients of concern for young children who follow a vegetarian diet.

Accepted Answer

Young children can do well on

Question 15

Heavy drinking can worsen depression, which can lead to more drinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following substances is sometimes taken to reduce hot flashes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Echinacea 
B)  garlic 
C)  black cohosh 
D)  fish oil 
A)  Echinacea 
B)  garlic 
C)  black cohosh 
D)  fish oil

Question 17

As adults age, their metabolic rate typically increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Young children need the mineral iron to build healthy bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Older people can be at greater risk for dehydration because their thirst mechanism can be blunted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following terms describes the onset of menstruation?

Accepted Answer

A)  menarche 
B)  puberty 
C)  adolescence 
D)  menopause 
A)  menarche 
B)  puberty 
C)  adolescence 
D)  menopause

Meals served at churches, synagogues, or other community sites are called conjugal meals.

Make some recommendations for how an older woman who is lactose intolerant can avoid increasing her risk for developing osteoporosis.

Toddlers should consume ___________ milligrams of calcium per day.

Vitamin E neutralizes free radicals and may prevent cancer from spreading to nearby tissues.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, whole grapes and dried fruit should be avoided by toddlers and preschoolers because those foods

Which of the following substances is sometimes taken to lower blood cholesterol levels?

Inadequate fluid intake can lead to constipation in older adults.

The skin's ability to make vitamin D from sunlight does not decrease with aging.

Moderately active toddlers aged 2 to 3 need approximately __________calories per day.

The skin's ability to make vitamin D from sunlight decreases with age.

Which of the following substances is sometimes taken to treat the common cold?

Older adults might need a B12 supplement because

Which of the following statements concerning Alzheimer's disease is false?

List the nutrients of concern for young children who follow a vegetarian diet.

Heavy drinking can worsen depression, which can lead to more drinking.

Which of the following substances is sometimes taken to reduce hot flashes?

As adults age, their metabolic rate typically increases.

Young children need the mineral iron to build healthy bones.

Older people can be at greater risk for dehydration because their thirst mechanism can be blunted.

Which of the following terms describes the onset of menstruation?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Hunger at Home and Abroad

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Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Meals served at churches, synagogues, or other community sites are called conjugal meals.

Make some recommendations for how an older woman who is lactose intolerant can avoid increasing her risk for developing osteoporosis.

Toddlers should consume ___________ milligrams of calcium per day.

Vitamin E neutralizes free radicals and may prevent cancer from spreading to nearby tissues.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, whole grapes and dried fruit should be avoided by toddlers and preschoolers because those foods

Which of the following substances is sometimes taken to lower blood cholesterol levels?

Inadequate fluid intake can lead to constipation in older adults.

The skin's ability to make vitamin D from sunlight does not decrease with aging.

Moderately active toddlers aged 2 to 3 need approximately __________calories per day.

The skin's ability to make vitamin D from sunlight decreases with age.

Which of the following substances is sometimes taken to treat the common cold?

Older adults might need a B12 supplement because

Which of the following statements concerning Alzheimer's disease is false?

List the nutrients of concern for young children who follow a vegetarian diet.

Heavy drinking can worsen depression, which can lead to more drinking.

Which of the following substances is sometimes taken to reduce hot flashes?

As adults age, their metabolic rate typically increases.

Young children need the mineral iron to build healthy bones.

Older people can be at greater risk for dehydration because their thirst mechanism can be blunted.

Which of the following terms describes the onset of menstruation?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

Hunger at Home and Abroad

Filters