Question 1

Indicators of an infant's readiness to add solid foods include

Accepted Answer

A)  head and neck control. 
B)  consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breastfeeding more than 8 to 10 times per day. 
C)  ability to sit with support. 
D)  All of these are indicators of an infant's readiness for solid food. 
A)  head and neck control. 
B)  consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breastfeeding more than 8 to 10 times per day. 
C)  ability to sit with support. 
D)  All of these are indicators of an infant's readiness for solid food. D

Question 2

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ________ grams of protein per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  9 
C)  15 
D)  21 
A)  11 
B)  9 
C)  15 
D)  21 A

Question 3

Infants receive a dose of vitamin K at birth to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce risk of hemorrhage. 
B)  reduce risk of blood clots. 
C)  support immune function. 
D)  promote bone health. 
A)  reduce risk of hemorrhage. 
B)  reduce risk of blood clots. 
C)  support immune function. 
D)  promote bone health. A

Question 4

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence of subcutaneous fat 
B)  Consumption of foods from several groups 
C)  Regular gains in height and weight 
D)  The child's interest in a variety of foods 
A)  The presence of subcutaneous fat 
B)  Consumption of foods from several groups 
C)  Regular gains in height and weight 
D)  The child's interest in a variety of foods

Question 5

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 months of age because

Accepted Answer

A)  the young infant's GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins. 
B)  the young infant's kidney function is limited. 
C)  the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck. 
D)  All of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age. 
A)  the young infant's GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins. 
B)  the young infant's kidney function is limited. 
C)  the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck. 
D)  All of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age.

Question 6

In the United States, approximately ________ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  50 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  50

Question 7

Approximately one-third of children in developing nations are short and underweight for their age. The most frequent cause is

Accepted Answer

A)  weaning to high-carbohydrate, low-protein diets. 
B)  diets low in essential fatty acids. 
C)  weaning to low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets. 
D)  diets low in vitamin A. 
A)  weaning to high-carbohydrate, low-protein diets. 
B)  diets low in essential fatty acids. 
C)  weaning to low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets. 
D)  diets low in vitamin A.

Question 8

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the ________ to develop.

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys 
B)  nervous system 
C)  reproductive system 
D)  skin 
A)  kidneys 
B)  nervous system 
C)  reproductive system 
D)  skin

Question 9

Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per liter?

Accepted Answer

A)  120 
B)  360 
C)  480 
D)  670 
A)  120 
B)  360 
C)  480 
D)  670

Question 10

What foods are most frequently linked to food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corn, sugar, and honey 
B)  Milk, eggs, and wheat 
C)  Oranges, beef, and corn 
D)  Strawberries, mangoes, and avocados 
A)  Corn, sugar, and honey 
B)  Milk, eggs, and wheat 
C)  Oranges, beef, and corn 
D)  Strawberries, mangoes, and avocados

Question 11

Dietary intakes of ________ are often low in the diets of adolescent girls.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium and phosphorus 
B)  iron and calcium 
C)  magnesium and zinc 
D)  iron and phosphorus 
A)  calcium and phosphorus 
B)  iron and calcium 
C)  magnesium and zinc 
D)  iron and phosphorus

Question 12

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ________ in 1 year.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  25% 
C)  75% 
D)  100% 
A)  50% 
B)  25% 
C)  75% 
D)  100%

Question 13

Which of the following is an evidence-based strategy to reduce risk for food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding along with age-appropriate solid foods through the first year of life 
B)  Delaying the introduction of potentially allergenic foods (e.g., milk) until after 1 year of age 
C)  Maternal avoidance of potentially allergenic foods (e.g., peanuts) during pregnancy and breastfeeding 
D)  Use of soy-based infant formula instead of cow milk-based infant formula 
A)  Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding along with age-appropriate solid foods through the first year of life 
B)  Delaying the introduction of potentially allergenic foods (e.g., milk) until after 1 year of age 
C)  Maternal avoidance of potentially allergenic foods (e.g., peanuts) during pregnancy and breastfeeding 
D)  Use of soy-based infant formula instead of cow milk-based infant formula

Question 14

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to ________ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  triple 
B)  double 
C)  quadruple 
A)  triple 
B)  double 
C)  quadruple

Question 15

Bennett is a 12-year-old boy whose BMI-for-age falls at the 90th percentile on the BMI-for-age growth chart. Bennett is

Accepted Answer

A)  overweight. 
B)  obese. 
C)  underweight. 
D)  healthy weight. 
A)  overweight. 
B)  obese. 
C)  underweight. 
D)  healthy weight.

Question 16

The adolescent growth spurt

Accepted Answer

A)  begins earlier in boys than girls. 
B)  begins earlier in girls than boys. 
C)  begins at the same age for boys and girls. 
A)  begins earlier in boys than girls. 
B)  begins earlier in girls than boys. 
C)  begins at the same age for boys and girls.

Question 17

Which of the following are true statements about snacks for preschool children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutrient-dense snacks make an important contribution to overall nutrient intake. 
B)  Snacks are appropriate if timed so that appetite is not impaired at meals. 
C)  Snacks can assist in introducing children to new foods. 
D)  All of these are true statements about snacks. 
A)  Nutrient-dense snacks make an important contribution to overall nutrient intake. 
B)  Snacks are appropriate if timed so that appetite is not impaired at meals. 
C)  Snacks can assist in introducing children to new foods. 
D)  All of these are true statements about snacks.

Question 18

An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

Accepted Answer

A)  a food allergy. 
B)  a food intolerance. 
C)  anaphylaxis. 
D)  a food deterrence. 
A)  a food allergy. 
B)  a food intolerance. 
C)  anaphylaxis. 
D)  a food deterrence.

Question 19

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  80% 
D)  90% 
A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  80% 
D)  90%

Question 20

As solid food is introduced, which of the following should be included in an infant's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron-fortified cereal 
B)  Low-fat milk 
C)  Hot dogs 
D)  Honey 
A)  Iron-fortified cereal 
B)  Low-fat milk 
C)  Hot dogs 
D)  Honey

Indicators of an infant's readiness to add solid foods include

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ________ grams of protein per day.

Infants receive a dose of vitamin K at birth to

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 months of age because

In the United States, approximately ________ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

Approximately one-third of children in developing nations are short and underweight for their age. The most frequent cause is

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the ________ to develop.

Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per liter?

What foods are most frequently linked to food allergies?

Dietary intakes of ________ are often low in the diets of adolescent girls.

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ________ in 1 year.

Which of the following is an evidence-based strategy to reduce risk for food allergies?

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to ________ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

Bennett is a 12-year-old boy whose BMI-for-age falls at the 90th percentile on the BMI-for-age growth chart. Bennett is

The adolescent growth spurt

Which of the following are true statements about snacks for preschool children?

An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

As solid food is introduced, which of the following should be included in an infant's diet?

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Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Indicators of an infant's readiness to add solid foods include

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ________ grams of protein per day.

Infants receive a dose of vitamin K at birth to

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 months of age because

In the United States, approximately ________ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

Approximately one-third of children in developing nations are short and underweight for their age. The most frequent cause is

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the ________ to develop.

Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per liter?

What foods are most frequently linked to food allergies?

Dietary intakes of ________ are often low in the diets of adolescent girls.

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ________ in 1 year.

Which of the following is an evidence-based strategy to reduce risk for food allergies?

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to ________ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

Bennett is a 12-year-old boy whose BMI-for-age falls at the 90th percentile on the BMI-for-age growth chart. Bennett is

The adolescent growth spurt

Which of the following are true statements about snacks for preschool children?

An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

As solid food is introduced, which of the following should be included in an infant's diet?

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During Adulthood

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