Question 1

If a child is reluctant to try a new food, it is best to

Accepted Answer

A) send the child to his/her room. 
B) withhold dessert until all food on the plate is eaten. 
C) quietly remove it and present it again at another time. 
D) encourage other family members to coax the child to eat it. 
A) send the child to his/her room. 
B) withhold dessert until all food on the plate is eaten. 
C) quietly remove it and present it again at another time. 
D) encourage other family members to coax the child to eat it.

Question 2

Features of infant formulas include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) they contain antibodies. 
B) they breed bacteria in bottles left at room temperature. 
C) they typically contain over twice the amount of iron compared with breast milk. 
D) they contain fat and carbohydrate at concentrations resembling those in breast milk. 
A) they contain antibodies. 
B) they breed bacteria in bottles left at room temperature. 
C) they typically contain over twice the amount of iron compared with breast milk. 
D) they contain fat and carbohydrate at concentrations resembling those in breast milk.

Question 3

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 7 
C) 14 
D) 21 
A) 3 
B) 7 
C) 14 
D) 21

Question 4

What are the odds that an overweight 18 year old with only one obese parent will become an obese adult?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 5 
B) 2 in 5 
C) 3 in 5 
D) 4 in 5 
A) 1 in 5 
B) 2 in 5 
C) 3 in 5 
D) 4 in 5

Question 5

A child who drinks a lot of milk at the expense of other foods is at high risk of showing signs of

Accepted Answer

A) anemia. 
B) rickets. 
C) hyperkeratosis. 
D) ariboflavinosis. 
A) anemia. 
B) rickets. 
C) hyperkeratosis. 
D) ariboflavinosis.

Question 6

All of the following are features of breast milk composition except

Accepted Answer

A) there is no casein in breast milk, unlike in cow's milk. 
B) the carbohydrate is lactose, which enhances calcium absorption. 
C) the concentration of protein is slightly higher than for cow's milk. 
D) the proportion of energy contributed by fat is much higher than that recommended for adults. 
A) there is no casein in breast milk, unlike in cow's milk. 
B) the carbohydrate is lactose, which enhances calcium absorption. 
C) the concentration of protein is slightly higher than for cow's milk. 
D) the proportion of energy contributed by fat is much higher than that recommended for adults.

Question 7

All of the following are typical growth characteristics of overweight children except

Accepted Answer

A) they begin puberty earlier. 
B) they can achieve a normal appearance after losing excess fat. 
C) they develop greater bone and muscle mass in response to carrying the extra weight. 
D) they grow taller than their normal-weight peers at first, but then stop growing at a shorter height. 
A) they begin puberty earlier. 
B) they can achieve a normal appearance after losing excess fat. 
C) they develop greater bone and muscle mass in response to carrying the extra weight. 
D) they grow taller than their normal-weight peers at first, but then stop growing at a shorter height.

Question 8

Which of the following is not among the recommended methods for introducing new foods to children?

Accepted Answer

A) Offer foods one at a time 
B) Offer foods in small amounts 
C) Create a pleasant eating atmosphere 
D) Present new foods at the end of the meal 
A) Offer foods one at a time 
B) Offer foods in small amounts 
C) Create a pleasant eating atmosphere 
D) Present new foods at the end of the meal

Question 9

What is the term given to the child who is hyperactive with severe and impulsive behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Food hypersensitivity 
B) Fetal alcohol syndrome 
C) Caffeine hypersensitivity 
D) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
A) Food hypersensitivity 
B) Fetal alcohol syndrome 
C) Caffeine hypersensitivity 
D) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Question 10

Which of the following foods are most often the cause of allergies?

Accepted Answer

A) Eggs, peanuts, and milk 
B) Bananas, juice, and cola 
C) Apples, noodles, and rice 
D) Pears, oatmeal, and chocolate 
A) Eggs, peanuts, and milk 
B) Bananas, juice, and cola 
C) Apples, noodles, and rice 
D) Pears, oatmeal, and chocolate

Question 11

A cigarette smoker who is planning to quit should expect a weight gain in the first year of about

Accepted Answer

A) 2 lbs. 
B) 5 lbs. 
C) 10 lbs. 
D) 18 lbs. 
A) 2 lbs. 
B) 5 lbs. 
C) 10 lbs. 
D) 18 lbs.

Question 12

You are presenting a talk on the benefits of breastfeeding to a group of new mothers with a Peace Corps group in Zimbabwe.There have been numerous cases of infant diarrhea within this population over the past several years.Why is breastfeeding especially important under these circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A) The emotional bonding enhances the overall health of the infant 
B) The lactoferrin protein present in breast milk stimulates T-cell immunity 
C) The lactadherin protein present in breast milk attacks diarrhea-causing viruses 
D) Breast milk as a source of nutrition limits the feeding of other foods which may be contaminated 
A) The emotional bonding enhances the overall health of the infant 
B) The lactoferrin protein present in breast milk stimulates T-cell immunity 
C) The lactadherin protein present in breast milk attacks diarrhea-causing viruses 
D) Breast milk as a source of nutrition limits the feeding of other foods which may be contaminated

Question 13

What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Obesity 
B) High sodium intake 
C) Insufficient calcium intake 
D) Insufficient potassium intake 
A) Obesity 
B) High sodium intake 
C) Insufficient calcium intake 
D) Insufficient potassium intake

Question 14

Which of the following is a feature of iron nutrition and behavior in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron-deficient children respond better to liquid preparations of Fe+3 than to tablets of Fe+2 
B) Children who had iron-deficiency anemia as infants perform poorly even after iron status improves 
C) Iron supplements can reverse the symptoms and restore normal behavior in children suffering from mild lead toxicity. 
D) The child's brain is not as responsive to iron as is the adult brain, which accounts for the more severe effects of deprivation 
A) Iron-deficient children respond better to liquid preparations of Fe+3 than to tablets of Fe+2 
B) Children who had iron-deficiency anemia as infants perform poorly even after iron status improves 
C) Iron supplements can reverse the symptoms and restore normal behavior in children suffering from mild lead toxicity. 
D) The child's brain is not as responsive to iron as is the adult brain, which accounts for the more severe effects of deprivation

Question 15

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what is the maximum number of hours/day of television viewing for a child under 2 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3

Question 16

What should be the parent's response when a one-year-old child wants to clumsily spoon-feed himself?

Accepted Answer

A) Punish the child 
B) Let the child eat with his fingers instead 
C) Let the child try to feed himself so that he will learn 
D) Gently take the spoon back and feed the child with it 
A) Punish the child 
B) Let the child eat with his fingers instead 
C) Let the child try to feed himself so that he will learn 
D) Gently take the spoon back and feed the child with it

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of fat in the diet of children?

Accepted Answer

A) The recommended daily fat intake up to age 12 is age plus 20 g 
B) There is an RDA for total fat for children beginning at 3 years of age 
C) Low-fat diets usually provide sufficient amounts of the micronutrients 
D) Fat intakes below 30% of total energy do not impair growth provided that total energy intake is adequate 
A) The recommended daily fat intake up to age 12 is age plus 20 g 
B) There is an RDA for total fat for children beginning at 3 years of age 
C) Low-fat diets usually provide sufficient amounts of the micronutrients 
D) Fat intakes below 30% of total energy do not impair growth provided that total energy intake is adequate

Question 18

What is lactadherin?

Accepted Answer

A) An iron-binding protein in breast milk 
B) A vitamin D-binding protein in breast milk 
C) A breast milk protein that inactivates a GI virus that causes diarrhea 
D) A protein supplement to infant formulas that simulates the digestibility properties of alpha-lactalbumin 
A) An iron-binding protein in breast milk 
B) A vitamin D-binding protein in breast milk 
C) A breast milk protein that inactivates a GI virus that causes diarrhea 
D) A protein supplement to infant formulas that simulates the digestibility properties of alpha-lactalbumin

Question 19

All of the following are features of iron nutrition in children except

Accepted Answer

A) anemia makes children more disruptive. 
B) general symptoms of iron deficiency are similar to those of mild lead toxicity. 
C) the brain appears to be less sensitive to iron deficiency than the rest of the body. 
D) children who had iron-deficiency anemia as infants do not show normal school performance even after iron status has improved. 
A) anemia makes children more disruptive. 
B) general symptoms of iron deficiency are similar to those of mild lead toxicity. 
C) the brain appears to be less sensitive to iron deficiency than the rest of the body. 
D) children who had iron-deficiency anemia as infants do not show normal school performance even after iron status has improved.

Question 20

Which of the following formulas is available for infants with lactose intolerance?

Accepted Answer

A) Egg 
B) Soy 
C) Barley 
D) Powdered cow's milk 
A) Egg 
B) Soy 
C) Barley 
D) Powdered cow's milk

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

If a child is reluctant to try a new food, it is best to

Features of infant formulas include all of the following except

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

What are the odds that an overweight 18 year old with only one obese parent will become an obese adult?

A child who drinks a lot of milk at the expense of other foods is at high risk of showing signs of

All of the following are features of breast milk composition except

All of the following are typical growth characteristics of overweight children except

Which of the following is not among the recommended methods for introducing new foods to children?

What is the term given to the child who is hyperactive with severe and impulsive behavior?

Which of the following foods are most often the cause of allergies?

A cigarette smoker who is planning to quit should expect a weight gain in the first year of about

You are presenting a talk on the benefits of breastfeeding to a group of new mothers with a Peace Corps group in Zimbabwe.There have been numerous cases of infant diarrhea within this population over the past several years.Why is breastfeeding especially important under these circumstances?

What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?

Which of the following is a feature of iron nutrition and behavior in children?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what is the maximum number of hours/day of television viewing for a child under 2 years of age?

What should be the parent's response when a one-year-old child wants to clumsily spoon-feed himself?

Which of the following is a characteristic of fat in the diet of children?

What is lactadherin?

All of the following are features of iron nutrition in children except

Which of the following formulas is available for infants with lactose intolerance?

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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