Question 1

For which of the following purposes do boys need more iron during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  to develop peak bone mass 
B)  to develop extra lean body mass 
C)  to replace iron used up in childhood 
D)  to produce more red blood cells 
A)  to develop peak bone mass 
B)  to develop extra lean body mass 
C)  to replace iron used up in childhood 
D)  to produce more red blood cells B

Question 2

Low intakes of which of the following vitamins may speed the progression of osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  vitamin E 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  vitamin E B

Question 3

In order to prevent childhood obesity, which of the following measures should parents promote?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing lower sugar fruit juice instead of milk 
B)  using favourite foods to reward exercise habits 
C)  setting a good example at meal times 
D)  encouraging children to eat everything on their plates 
A)  providing lower sugar fruit juice instead of milk 
B)  using favourite foods to reward exercise habits 
C)  setting a good example at meal times 
D)  encouraging children to eat everything on their plates C

Question 4

Each letter of the acronym DETERMINE stands for one predictor of malnutrition in the elderly. What predictor does the letter "D" stand for in the acronym?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  dementia 
C)  disease 
D)  diarrhea 
A)  diabetes 
B)  dementia 
C)  disease 
D)  diarrhea

Question 5

What is the fastest-growing age group in our society?

Accepted Answer

A)  people under 5 
B)  people over 55 
C)  people over 85 
D)  people over 100 
A)  people under 5 
B)  people over 55 
C)  people over 85 
D)  people over 100

Question 6

In what percentage of young, school-aged children does hyperactivity occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-3% 
B)  3-5% 
C)  6-10% 
D)  7-12% 
A)  1-3% 
B)  3-5% 
C)  6-10% 
D)  7-12%

Question 7

Absorption of which of the following nutrients appears to increase with age?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  iron 
A)  calcium 
B)  vitamin A 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  iron

Question 8

Which one of a child's body systems is particularly dependent upon the adequate consumption of fats, especially essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  nervous system 
B)  respiratory system 
C)  skeletal system 
D)  digestive system 
A)  nervous system 
B)  respiratory system 
C)  skeletal system 
D)  digestive system

Question 9

Television has adverse effects on children's nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following foods would be accepted by most children?

Accepted Answer

A)  broccoli with cheese sauce 
B)  hot vegetable soup 
C)  crunchy steamed carrots 
D)  mashed potatoes with lumps 
A)  broccoli with cheese sauce 
B)  hot vegetable soup 
C)  crunchy steamed carrots 
D)  mashed potatoes with lumps

Question 11

Which of the following substances contains toxic levels of lead?

Accepted Answer

A)  soil 
B)  paint 
C)  iron skillets 
D)  chalk 
A)  soil 
B)  paint 
C)  iron skillets 
D)  chalk

Question 12

A deficiency in which of the following minerals may cause a depressed appetite and sense of taste?

Accepted Answer

A)  selenium 
B)  calcium 
C)  iron 
D)  zinc 
A)  selenium 
B)  calcium 
C)  iron 
D)  zinc

Question 13

What is the best way to determine if a teenager is growing normally?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitor for smooth progression of height and weight. 
B)  Calculate appropriate height and weight based on age. 
C)  Use growth charts developed for teenagers. 
D)  Compare teenagers with peers. 
A)  Monitor for smooth progression of height and weight. 
B)  Calculate appropriate height and weight based on age. 
C)  Use growth charts developed for teenagers. 
D)  Compare teenagers with peers.

Question 14

Approximately how many Calories per day does a six-year-old child need?

Accepted Answer

A)  850 Calories 
B)  1,000 Calories 
C)  1,300 Calories 
D)  1,600 Calories 
A)  850 Calories 
B)  1,000 Calories 
C)  1,300 Calories 
D)  1,600 Calories

Question 15

At what age does the adolescent growth spurt peak in boys?

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  12 
C)  13 
D)  14 
A)  11 
B)  12 
C)  13 
D)  14

Question 16

How many grams per day of fibre does a child 4-8 years of age require?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 grams 
B)  15 grams 
C)  20 grams 
D)  25 grams 
A)  10 grams 
B)  15 grams 
C)  20 grams 
D)  25 grams

Question 17

What term is used to describe the complex of interacting failures in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  life jags 
B)  golden oldies 
C)  senior moments 
D)  the dwindles 
A)  life jags 
B)  golden oldies 
C)  senior moments 
D)  the dwindles

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics is typical of many teens' diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  limited in sodium 
B)  high in monounsaturated fat 
C)  adequate in calcium 
D)  low in fibre 
A)  limited in sodium 
B)  high in monounsaturated fat 
C)  adequate in calcium 
D)  low in fibre

Question 19

Which of the following changes with age can be slowed or prevented?

Accepted Answer

A)  some loss of hearing 
B)  increased body fatness 
C)  impairment in near vision 
D)  diminished visual memory 
A)  some loss of hearing 
B)  increased body fatness 
C)  impairment in near vision 
D)  diminished visual memory

Question 20

Which of the following factors has proven to be the best solution for teenage acne?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased water intake 
B)  the passing of time 
C)  avoidance of chocolate 
D)  regular attendance at school 
A)  increased water intake 
B)  the passing of time 
C)  avoidance of chocolate 
D)  regular attendance at school

For which of the following purposes do boys need more iron during adolescence?

Low intakes of which of the following vitamins may speed the progression of osteoarthritis?

In order to prevent childhood obesity, which of the following measures should parents promote?

Each letter of the acronym DETERMINE stands for one predictor of malnutrition in the elderly. What predictor does the letter "D" stand for in the acronym?

What is the fastest-growing age group in our society?

In what percentage of young, school-aged children does hyperactivity occur?

Absorption of which of the following nutrients appears to increase with age?

Which one of a child's body systems is particularly dependent upon the adequate consumption of fats, especially essential fatty acids?

Television has adverse effects on children's nutrition.

Which of the following foods would be accepted by most children?

Which of the following substances contains toxic levels of lead?

A deficiency in which of the following minerals may cause a depressed appetite and sense of taste?

What is the best way to determine if a teenager is growing normally?

Approximately how many Calories per day does a six-year-old child need?

At what age does the adolescent growth spurt peak in boys?

How many grams per day of fibre does a child 4-8 years of age require?

What term is used to describe the complex of interacting failures in the elderly?

Which of the following characteristics is typical of many teens' diets?

Which of the following changes with age can be slowed or prevented?

Which of the following factors has proven to be the best solution for teenage acne?

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Exam 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult

For which of the following purposes do boys need more iron during adolescence?

Low intakes of which of the following vitamins may speed the progression of osteoarthritis?

In order to prevent childhood obesity, which of the following measures should parents promote?

Each letter of the acronym DETERMINE stands for one predictor of malnutrition in the elderly. What predictor does the letter "D" stand for in the acronym?

What is the fastest-growing age group in our society?

In what percentage of young, school-aged children does hyperactivity occur?

Absorption of which of the following nutrients appears to increase with age?

Which one of a child's body systems is particularly dependent upon the adequate consumption of fats, especially essential fatty acids?

Television has adverse effects on children's nutrition.

Which of the following foods would be accepted by most children?

Which of the following substances contains toxic levels of lead?

A deficiency in which of the following minerals may cause a depressed appetite and sense of taste?

What is the best way to determine if a teenager is growing normally?

Approximately how many Calories per day does a six-year-old child need?

At what age does the adolescent growth spurt peak in boys?

How many grams per day of fibre does a child 4-8 years of age require?

What term is used to describe the complex of interacting failures in the elderly?

Which of the following characteristics is typical of many teens' diets?

Which of the following changes with age can be slowed or prevented?

Which of the following factors has proven to be the best solution for teenage acne?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Hunger and the Global Environment

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