Question 1

For young children (ages 4 to 6), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting fruit juice consumption to 6 fluid ounces per day. 
B)  limiting fruit juice consumption to 8 fluid ounces per day. 
C)  limiting fruit juice consumption to 16 fluid ounces per day. 
D)  consuming at least 8 fluid ounces per day of fruit juice. 
A)  limiting fruit juice consumption to 6 fluid ounces per day. 
B)  limiting fruit juice consumption to 8 fluid ounces per day. 
C)  limiting fruit juice consumption to 16 fluid ounces per day. 
D)  consuming at least 8 fluid ounces per day of fruit juice.

Question 2

Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood. Which of the following would be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat cells can increase in number during infancy and adulthood. 
B)  If she limits calories during infancy, the growth of other organ systems may be restricted. 
C)  Most obese infants become normal weight preschoolers. 
D)  All of the above would be accurate information to share with the mother. 
A)  Fat cells can increase in number during infancy and adulthood. 
B)  If she limits calories during infancy, the growth of other organ systems may be restricted. 
C)  Most obese infants become normal weight preschoolers. 
D)  All of the above would be accurate information to share with the mother.

Question 3

Which of the following is an appropriate feeding philosophy for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents should be responsible for choosing how much and when the child should eat. 
B)  Parents should present a variety of nutritious food choices and avoid making the dinner table into a battleground. 
C)  Children should be forced to eat what is good for them. 
D)  Parents should present nutritious food choices and not worry about their own eating habits. 
A)  Parents should be responsible for choosing how much and when the child should eat. 
B)  Parents should present a variety of nutritious food choices and avoid making the dinner table into a battleground. 
C)  Children should be forced to eat what is good for them. 
D)  Parents should present nutritious food choices and not worry about their own eating habits.

Question 4

Most formula products for infants contain

Accepted Answer

A)  lactose, heat-treated cows' milk protein, and vegetable oils. 
B)  soy protein, glucose, and vegetable oils. 
C)  fructose and heat-treated cow's milk protein. 
D)  galactose and vegetable oils. 
A)  lactose, heat-treated cows' milk protein, and vegetable oils. 
B)  soy protein, glucose, and vegetable oils. 
C)  fructose and heat-treated cow's milk protein. 
D)  galactose and vegetable oils.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about snacks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Healthy snack choices help children to meet their high caloric requirements. 
B)  Snacks should be viewed as small, nutrient-dense meals. 
C)  Distractions should be limited while snacking to prevent mindless eating. 
D)  All of these are true statements about snacks. 
A)  Healthy snack choices help children to meet their high caloric requirements. 
B)  Snacks should be viewed as small, nutrient-dense meals. 
C)  Distractions should be limited while snacking to prevent mindless eating. 
D)  All of these are true statements about snacks.

Question 6

A gluten-free, casein-free diet, omega-3 fatty acid supplements, and probiotics are nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood obesity. 
B)  autism spectrum disorder. 
C)  preventing chronic diseases in adulthood. 
D)  increasing longevity. 
A)  childhood obesity. 
B)  autism spectrum disorder. 
C)  preventing chronic diseases in adulthood. 
D)  increasing longevity.

Question 7

Susie is 3 years old. At her most recent checkup she was at the 20th percentile for height. This means that she is

Accepted Answer

A)  taller than 19 out of 100 girls her age. 
B)  shorter than 19 out of 100 girls her age. 
C)  taller than 20 out of 100 girls her age. 
D)  taller than 79 out of 100 girls her age. 
A)  taller than 19 out of 100 girls her age. 
B)  shorter than 19 out of 100 girls her age. 
C)  taller than 20 out of 100 girls her age. 
D)  taller than 79 out of 100 girls her age.

Question 8

In the short-term, gains in ________ are a good indicator of nutritional status. The best indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is gains in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  weight; height 
B)  height; weight 
C)  weight; head circumference 
D)  height; head circumference 
A)  weight; height 
B)  height; weight 
C)  weight; head circumference 
D)  height; head circumference

Question 9

The treatment of childhood obesity involves

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing physical activity. 
B)  moderation of energy intake. 
C)  reducing intake of dietary sugar and fat. 
D)  All the choices are correct. 
A)  increasing physical activity. 
B)  moderation of energy intake. 
C)  reducing intake of dietary sugar and fat. 
D)  All the choices are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about teens and vegetable consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most teens meet the recommendation to consume 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. 
B)  Most of a teen's vegetable intake is from pizza sauce. 
C)  Potato chips and French fries make up more than one-third of the vegetable intake of teens. 
D)  Most teens meet the AI for fiber despite low vegetable intake. 
A)  Most teens meet the recommendation to consume 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. 
B)  Most of a teen's vegetable intake is from pizza sauce. 
C)  Potato chips and French fries make up more than one-third of the vegetable intake of teens. 
D)  Most teens meet the AI for fiber despite low vegetable intake.

Question 11

Crystal wants to help her preschool daughter, Violet, to eat more vegetables. Which of the following strategies could she try?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crystal should show Violet that she likes vegetables. 
B)  Crystal should offer Violet new vegetables along with familiar foods. 
C)  Crystal should avoid overcooking vegetables. 
D)  All of these are strategies to encourage preschoolers to eat vegetables. 
A)  Crystal should show Violet that she likes vegetables. 
B)  Crystal should offer Violet new vegetables along with familiar foods. 
C)  Crystal should avoid overcooking vegetables. 
D)  All of these are strategies to encourage preschoolers to eat vegetables.

Question 12

The nutrient needs of preschool children are relatively great, so it may be important to

Accepted Answer

A)  serve bigger portions at meals. 
B)  provide vitamin supplements. 
C)  withhold liquids until after meals. 
D)  serve snacks daily in addition to meals. 
A)  serve bigger portions at meals. 
B)  provide vitamin supplements. 
C)  withhold liquids until after meals. 
D)  serve snacks daily in addition to meals.

Question 13

Vitamin ______is routinely given by injection to all infants at birth.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  E 
C)  K 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  E 
C)  K 
D)  D

Question 14

For a child who follows a totally vegetarian diet, which nutrients need to be monitored carefully to prevent a deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron, vitamin B-12, and vitamin D 
B)  Vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate 
C)  Vitamin K, thiamin, and vitamin C 
D)  Fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C 
A)  Iron, vitamin B-12, and vitamin D 
B)  Vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate 
C)  Vitamin K, thiamin, and vitamin C 
D)  Fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C

Question 15

Infants require approximately ________ of fluid per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 cups 
B)  1 pint 
C)  1 quart 
D)  8 cups 
A)  3 cups 
B)  1 pint 
C)  1 quart 
D)  8 cups

Question 16

Federally funded programs, such as Team Nutrition, promote

Accepted Answer

A)  good dental hygiene. 
B)  a vegetarian lifestyle. 
C)  total avoidance of fats and sweets. 
D)  early development of healthy eating and exercise habits. 
A)  good dental hygiene. 
B)  a vegetarian lifestyle. 
C)  total avoidance of fats and sweets. 
D)  early development of healthy eating and exercise habits.

Question 17

Among adults, the most common food allergy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs. 
B)  milk. 
C)  peanuts. 
D)  shellfish. 
A)  eggs. 
B)  milk. 
C)  peanuts. 
D)  shellfish.

Question 18

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants should receive dietary supplements of ______ until they take in this much from food sources.

Accepted Answer

A)  400 IU of vitamin D 
B)  11 milligrams of iron 
C)  3 milligrams of zinc 
D)  500 milligrams of calcium 
A)  400 IU of vitamin D 
B)  11 milligrams of iron 
C)  3 milligrams of zinc 
D)  500 milligrams of calcium

Question 19

For obese children, experts generally recommend

Accepted Answer

A)  severe caloric restriction. 
B)  limiting physical activity to avoid stressing the joints. 
C)  early diabetes and cholesterol screening. 
D)  bariatric surgery. 
A)  severe caloric restriction. 
B)  limiting physical activity to avoid stressing the joints. 
C)  early diabetes and cholesterol screening. 
D)  bariatric surgery.

Question 20

Full term infants are born with some stores of iron. However, the infant's stores of iron generally are depleted by ________ months of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  4 to 6 
C)  6 to 8 
D)  8 to 10 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  4 to 6 
C)  6 to 8 
D)  8 to 10

For young children (ages 4 to 6), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends

Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood. Which of the following would be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

Which of the following is an appropriate feeding philosophy for children?

Most formula products for infants contain

Which of the following is true about snacks?

A gluten-free, casein-free diet, omega-3 fatty acid supplements, and probiotics are nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with

Susie is 3 years old. At her most recent checkup she was at the 20th percentile for height. This means that she is

In the short-term, gains in are a good indicator of nutritional status. The best indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is gains in .

The treatment of childhood obesity involves

Which of the following is true about teens and vegetable consumption?

Crystal wants to help her preschool daughter, Violet, to eat more vegetables. Which of the following strategies could she try?

The nutrient needs of preschool children are relatively great, so it may be important to

Vitamin ______is routinely given by injection to all infants at birth.

For a child who follows a totally vegetarian diet, which nutrients need to be monitored carefully to prevent a deficiency?

Infants require approximately ________ of fluid per day.

Federally funded programs, such as Team Nutrition, promote

Among adults, the most common food allergy is to

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants should receive dietary supplements of ______ until they take in this much from food sources.

For obese children, experts generally recommend

Full term infants are born with some stores of iron. However, the infant's stores of iron generally are depleted by ________ months of age.

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Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

For young children (ages 4 to 6), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends

Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood. Which of the following would be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

Which of the following is an appropriate feeding philosophy for children?

Most formula products for infants contain

Which of the following is true about snacks?

A gluten-free, casein-free diet, omega-3 fatty acid supplements, and probiotics are nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with

Susie is 3 years old. At her most recent checkup she was at the 20th percentile for height. This means that she is

In the short-term, gains in ________ are a good indicator of nutritional status. The best indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is gains in ________.

The treatment of childhood obesity involves

Which of the following is true about teens and vegetable consumption?

Crystal wants to help her preschool daughter, Violet, to eat more vegetables. Which of the following strategies could she try?

The nutrient needs of preschool children are relatively great, so it may be important to

Vitamin ______is routinely given by injection to all infants at birth.

For a child who follows a totally vegetarian diet, which nutrients need to be monitored carefully to prevent a deficiency?

Infants require approximately ________ of fluid per day.

Federally funded programs, such as Team Nutrition, promote

Among adults, the most common food allergy is to

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants should receive dietary supplements of ______ until they take in this much from food sources.

For obese children, experts generally recommend

Full term infants are born with some stores of iron. However, the infant's stores of iron generally are depleted by ________ months of age.

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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In the short-term, gains in are a good indicator of nutritional status. The best indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is gains in .