Question 1

Which of the following two conditions are associated with television's influence?

Accepted Answer

A) Obesity and high blood lipids 
B) Anorexia and nutrient deficiencies 
C) Drug abuse and teenage pregnancy 
D) Hyperactivity and lower body weight 
A) Obesity and high blood lipids 
B) Anorexia and nutrient deficiencies 
C) Drug abuse and teenage pregnancy 
D) Hyperactivity and lower body weight A

Question 2

Which of the following feeding practices is recommended for preterm infants?

Accepted Answer

A) They should be fed exclusively on breast milk 
B) They should be fed on breast milk enriched in a 1 to 1 ratio with cow's milk 
C) They should be fed preterm breast milk, occasionally fortified with specific nutrients 
D) They should be fed only on special formulas because the nutrient content of breast milk is too low 
A) They should be fed exclusively on breast milk 
B) They should be fed on breast milk enriched in a 1 to 1 ratio with cow's milk 
C) They should be fed preterm breast milk, occasionally fortified with specific nutrients 
D) They should be fed only on special formulas because the nutrient content of breast milk is too low C

Question 3

Jenny is a 13-year-old Hare Krishna who follows a vegan diet due to religious beliefs.She has not been performing as well as her non-vegetarian study friend on math tests and has been very upset about it.The teacher reports to Jenny's mom that she does not appear focused during lessons and can't seem to concentrate on her school work.Which of the following may provide a likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

A) The diet doesn't provide enough energy for her to stay alert 
B) The diet provides insufficient bioavailable iron and she many be anemic 
C) The diet contains insufficient calcium and protein, which impairs intellectual performance 
D) The high fiber content of a vegan diet that promotes stool formation increases the urge to evacuate, which interferes with her ability to concentrate 
A) The diet doesn't provide enough energy for her to stay alert 
B) The diet provides insufficient bioavailable iron and she many be anemic 
C) The diet contains insufficient calcium and protein, which impairs intellectual performance 
D) The high fiber content of a vegan diet that promotes stool formation increases the urge to evacuate, which interferes with her ability to concentrate B

Question 4

What food is responsible for the most life-threatening allergic reactions in people?

Accepted Answer

A) Eggs 
B) Peanuts 
C) Shellfish 
D) Cow's milk 
A) Eggs 
B) Peanuts 
C) Shellfish 
D) Cow's milk

Question 5

All of the following are common signs of mild lead toxicity except

Accepted Answer

A) diarrhea. 
B) lethargy. 
C) dermatitis. 
D) irritability. 
A) diarrhea. 
B) lethargy. 
C) dermatitis. 
D) irritability.

Question 6

Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied first by solid foods in a baby's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin C and iron 
B) Vitamin A and zinc 
C) Vitamin B12 and fluoride 
D) Vitamin E and magnesium 
A) Vitamin C and iron 
B) Vitamin A and zinc 
C) Vitamin B12 and fluoride 
D) Vitamin E and magnesium

Question 7

A life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction is known as

Accepted Answer

A) anaphylactic shock. 
B) hyperhistamine response. 
C) hyporespiratory syndrome. 
D) wheezing food intolerance. 
A) anaphylactic shock. 
B) hyperhistamine response. 
C) hyporespiratory syndrome. 
D) wheezing food intolerance.

Question 8

Infants should not be given canned vegetables due to excessive amounts of

Accepted Answer

A) tin. 
B) fiber. 
C) sodium. 
D) botulinum spores. 
A) tin. 
B) fiber. 
C) sodium. 
D) botulinum spores.

Question 9

How much more total energy does a normal-weight 10 year old need vs.a 1 year old?

Accepted Answer

A) 25% 
B) 50% 
C) 150% 
D) 200% 
A) 25% 
B) 50% 
C) 150% 
D) 200%

Question 10

People who show adverse reactions to foods such as increased pulse rate, nausea, and hives, but do not show antibodies to the offending foods, are displaying

Accepted Answer

A) food intolerances. 
B) delayed allergies. 
C) subclinical allergies. 
D) undiagnosed food toxicities. 
A) food intolerances. 
B) delayed allergies. 
C) subclinical allergies. 
D) undiagnosed food toxicities.

Question 11

All of the following are features of breast milk banks except

Accepted Answer

A) the milk is pasteurized. 
B) the milk consists of a pool from several lactating mothers. 
C) the source of the breast milk is donations from lactating mothers. 
D) they accept milk from mothers who smoke cigarettes but not marijuana. 
A) the milk is pasteurized. 
B) the milk consists of a pool from several lactating mothers. 
C) the source of the breast milk is donations from lactating mothers. 
D) they accept milk from mothers who smoke cigarettes but not marijuana.

Question 12

Which of the following practices is not among the recommendations to help children develop an interest in vegetables?

Accepted Answer

A) Serve vegetables warm, not hot 
B) Serve vegetables separately on the plate 
C) Serve vegetables undercooked and crunchy 
D) Serve vegetables with the promise that after they are eaten, dessert will follow 
A) Serve vegetables warm, not hot 
B) Serve vegetables separately on the plate 
C) Serve vegetables undercooked and crunchy 
D) Serve vegetables with the promise that after they are eaten, dessert will follow

Question 13

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 14

All of the following are features of snacking in children except

Accepted Answer

A) snacking should be prevented. 
B) sweet snacks are preferred to bland ones. 
C) snacks should be as nutritious as regular meal foods. 
D) children select healthier snacks when their parents are watching. 
A) snacking should be prevented. 
B) sweet snacks are preferred to bland ones. 
C) snacks should be as nutritious as regular meal foods. 
D) children select healthier snacks when their parents are watching.

Question 15

A local high school has just added milk to the vending machines.Parents were very supportive of this change; however, not all the students believe this is useful.You have a few minutes to speak to the student body, and your talk should

Accepted Answer

A) emphasize that the milk will be priced lower than the other beverages. 
B) mention that the other beverages like soda have CO2, which increases the risk for heartburn. 
C) point out that milk is a good source of calcium, which is required for teens during peak bone growth. 
D) explain how milk contains important nutrients that lower the risk for anemia, especially in teenage girls. 
A) emphasize that the milk will be priced lower than the other beverages. 
B) mention that the other beverages like soda have CO2, which increases the risk for heartburn. 
C) point out that milk is a good source of calcium, which is required for teens during peak bone growth. 
D) explain how milk contains important nutrients that lower the risk for anemia, especially in teenage girls.

Question 16

Which of the following steps should be undertaken by the parent or guardian to ensure that young people eat well?

Accepted Answer

A) Control the availability of food 
B) Control the consumption of food 
C) Prohibit eating except at mealtime 
D) Provide an emotional climate that discourages snacking 
A) Control the availability of food 
B) Control the consumption of food 
C) Prohibit eating except at mealtime 
D) Provide an emotional climate that discourages snacking

Question 17

Which of the following vitamin-mineral supplements need not be prescribed for an infant breastfed beyond 6 months of age?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Fluoride 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin E 
A) Iron 
B) Fluoride 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin E

Question 18

Even in preschoolers whose habits are being established, existing dietary attitudes are relatively resistant to change.How should wise parents react?

Accepted Answer

A) Be patient and persistent 
B) Impose their own eating habits on the children 
C) Wait until the children start school to initiate changes 
D) Exert continuous pressure to initiate good food habits 
A) Be patient and persistent 
B) Impose their own eating habits on the children 
C) Wait until the children start school to initiate changes 
D) Exert continuous pressure to initiate good food habits

Question 19

All of the following are characteristics of hyperactivity in children except

Accepted Answer

A) treatment with medications is used in many cases. 
B) excessive amounts of sugar may cause or aggravate hyperactivity. 
C) hyperactivity affects around 5-10% of young school-aged children. 
D) the attention span is reduced considerably and sleep patterns are adversely affected. 
A) treatment with medications is used in many cases. 
B) excessive amounts of sugar may cause or aggravate hyperactivity. 
C) hyperactivity affects around 5-10% of young school-aged children. 
D) the attention span is reduced considerably and sleep patterns are adversely affected.

Question 20

Which of the following is a characteristic of lead exposure and health?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorption of lead is higher on an empty stomach 
B) Lead toxicity is most prevalent in children around the time of puberty 
C) Lead-induced anemia is similar to the anemia of vitamin B12 deficiency 
D) The symptoms of lead toxicity can be reversed by adding iron to the diet 
A) Absorption of lead is higher on an empty stomach 
B) Lead toxicity is most prevalent in children around the time of puberty 
C) Lead-induced anemia is similar to the anemia of vitamin B12 deficiency 
D) The symptoms of lead toxicity can be reversed by adding iron to the diet

Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Which of the following two conditions are associated with television's influence?

Which of the following feeding practices is recommended for preterm infants?

What food is responsible for the most life-threatening allergic reactions in people?

All of the following are common signs of mild lead toxicity except

Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied first by solid foods in a baby's diet?

A life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction is known as

Infants should not be given canned vegetables due to excessive amounts of

How much more total energy does a normal-weight 10 year old need vs.a 1 year old?

People who show adverse reactions to foods such as increased pulse rate, nausea, and hives, but do not show antibodies to the offending foods, are displaying

All of the following are features of breast milk banks except

Which of the following practices is not among the recommendations to help children develop an interest in vegetables?

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

All of the following are features of snacking in children except

A local high school has just added milk to the vending machines.Parents were very supportive of this change; however, not all the students believe this is useful.You have a few minutes to speak to the student body, and your talk should

Which of the following steps should be undertaken by the parent or guardian to ensure that young people eat well?

Which of the following vitamin-mineral supplements need not be prescribed for an infant breastfed beyond 6 months of age?

Even in preschoolers whose habits are being established, existing dietary attitudes are relatively resistant to change.How should wise parents react?

All of the following are characteristics of hyperactivity in children except

Which of the following is a characteristic of lead exposure and health?

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

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

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

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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