Question 1

All of the following are characteristics of blood cholesterol in children except

Accepted Answer

A) acceptable total cholesterol levels are up to 240 mg/d. 
B) cholesterol levels at birth are similar in all populations. 
C) childhood obesity and high cholesterol levels show a strong association. 
D) children with high cholesterol levels usually have parents with high cholesterol levels. 
A) acceptable total cholesterol levels are up to 240 mg/d. 
B) cholesterol levels at birth are similar in all populations. 
C) childhood obesity and high cholesterol levels show a strong association. 
D) children with high cholesterol levels usually have parents with high cholesterol levels.

Question 2

Goat's milk is inappropriate for infants due to its low content of

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) folate. 
C) protein. 
D) calcium. 
A) iron. 
B) folate. 
C) protein. 
D) calcium.

Question 3

Five cans of soft drinks provide approximately how many kcalories?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 125 
C) 415 
D) 750 
A) 25 
B) 125 
C) 415 
D) 750

Question 4

Approximately what fraction of an average teenager's daily energy intake is derived from snacks?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/4 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 2/3 
A) 1/4 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 2/3

Question 5

Which of the following is not a characteristic of physically active children and blood lipids?

Accepted Answer

A) They tend to grow into physically active adults, and vice versa 
B) They weigh less and also smoke less than their less active peers 
C) They show a healthier blood lipid profile than their less active peers 
D) They respond differently than do physically active adults towards changes in blood lipids 
A) They tend to grow into physically active adults, and vice versa 
B) They weigh less and also smoke less than their less active peers 
C) They show a healthier blood lipid profile than their less active peers 
D) They respond differently than do physically active adults towards changes in blood lipids

Question 6

Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

A) Caries development resulting from frequent use of non-sterile bottles and nipples 
B) Bacterial attack of teeth due to severe tooth misalignment from sucking on oversized bottle nipples 
C) Marked tooth decay of an infant due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle 
D) Tooth decay resulting from constant exposure to food due to inability of the infant to swallow normally 
A) Caries development resulting from frequent use of non-sterile bottles and nipples 
B) Bacterial attack of teeth due to severe tooth misalignment from sucking on oversized bottle nipples 
C) Marked tooth decay of an infant due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle 
D) Tooth decay resulting from constant exposure to food due to inability of the infant to swallow normally

Question 7

All of the following describe influences of television and video gaming on nutrition except

Accepted Answer

A) children who have a television in their bedrooms are more likely to be overweight than those who do not. 
B) the viewing of television and playing of video games requires the expenditure of no more energy than basal metabolism. 
C) children who watch television for 4 or more hours per day are least likely to eat fruits and vegetables and most likely to be obese. 
D) children are exposed to thousands of TV commercials each year but their requests for advertised foods are heeded by their parents only half the time. 
A) children who have a television in their bedrooms are more likely to be overweight than those who do not. 
B) the viewing of television and playing of video games requires the expenditure of no more energy than basal metabolism. 
C) children who watch television for 4 or more hours per day are least likely to eat fruits and vegetables and most likely to be obese. 
D) children are exposed to thousands of TV commercials each year but their requests for advertised foods are heeded by their parents only half the time.

Question 8

When expressed per kilogram body weight, the nutrient needs of infants are markedly higher than those of young adults for all of the following nutrients except

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) iodine. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) vitamin D. 
A) iron. 
B) iodine. 
C) vitamin C. 
D) vitamin D.

Question 9

If a child is allergic to soy, which of the following should be avoided?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk 
B) Diglycerides 
C) Peanut butter 
D) Textured vegetable protein 
A) Milk 
B) Diglycerides 
C) Peanut butter 
D) Textured vegetable protein

Question 10

Which of the following is associated with energy metabolism of the preschool child?

Accepted Answer

A) Food intake is remarkably similar from meal to meal 
B) Overweight individuals have appetites similar to normal-weight individuals 
C) Energy needs per kg body weight increase from 1 year of age to 5 years of age 
D) A 1-year-old who needs 800 kcal/day would require only about 1600 kcal at 6 years of age 
A) Food intake is remarkably similar from meal to meal 
B) Overweight individuals have appetites similar to normal-weight individuals 
C) Energy needs per kg body weight increase from 1 year of age to 5 years of age 
D) A 1-year-old who needs 800 kcal/day would require only about 1600 kcal at 6 years of age

Question 11

Who is best able to manage the growth and weight gain of overweight children?

Accepted Answer

A) School nurse 
B) Parents/caregivers 
C) Health-care professional 
D) School physical education instructor 
A) School nurse 
B) Parents/caregivers 
C) Health-care professional 
D) School physical education instructor

Question 12

Which of the following represents a good age to introduce solid foods to infants?

Accepted Answer

A) Two weeks 
B) Two months 
C) Five months 
D) One year 
A) Two weeks 
B) Two months 
C) Five months 
D) One year

Question 13

A child with a true allergy to milk is actually allergic to the milk's

Accepted Answer

A) casein. 
B) lactose. 
C) medium-chain fats. 
D) bovine growth hormone. 
A) casein. 
B) lactose. 
C) medium-chain fats. 
D) bovine growth hormone.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) Hyperactivity responds favorably to a low-sugar diet 
B) The adverse effects from caffeine first appear only after drinking 6 cans of cola in one day 
C) Television commercials featuring snack foods have been found to affect children's food preferences 
D) Because most children are sensitive to the stimulating effects of caffeine, they are able to control their intake of cola beverages 
A) Hyperactivity responds favorably to a low-sugar diet 
B) The adverse effects from caffeine first appear only after drinking 6 cans of cola in one day 
C) Television commercials featuring snack foods have been found to affect children's food preferences 
D) Because most children are sensitive to the stimulating effects of caffeine, they are able to control their intake of cola beverages

Question 15

Which of the following is characteristic of children who regularly eat breakfast or skip breakfast?

Accepted Answer

A) Breakfast-skippers actually show lower scores on IQ tests than those who eat breakfast 
B) Attention spans are similar but a significant number of breakfast-skippers show hyperglycemia 
C) Breakfast-skippers initially show decreased mental performance but with time they adapt and show almost identical achievements 
D) Breakfast-skippers who change to eating breakfast show a temporary improvement in mental concentration but also a moderate degree of hypoglycemia 
A) Breakfast-skippers actually show lower scores on IQ tests than those who eat breakfast 
B) Attention spans are similar but a significant number of breakfast-skippers show hyperglycemia 
C) Breakfast-skippers initially show decreased mental performance but with time they adapt and show almost identical achievements 
D) Breakfast-skippers who change to eating breakfast show a temporary improvement in mental concentration but also a moderate degree of hypoglycemia

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of a food allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) It always elicits symptoms in the person 
B) It always involves the production of antibodies 
C) It always shows up immediately after exposure to the allergic food 
D) It is elicited from very small, simple molecules as well as large, complex molecules 
A) It always elicits symptoms in the person 
B) It always involves the production of antibodies 
C) It always shows up immediately after exposure to the allergic food 
D) It is elicited from very small, simple molecules as well as large, complex molecules

Question 17

For optimal breast-feeding benefits, it is recommended that the infant be encouraged to suckle on each breast for about

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 minutes. 
B) 5 minutes. 
C) 10-15 minutes. 
D) 30 minutes. 
A) 1-2 minutes. 
B) 5 minutes. 
C) 10-15 minutes. 
D) 30 minutes.

Question 18

You have just started work as a summer camp counselor and completed a training session for all the new employees on safety.Counselors were instructed to prohibit campers from eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches anywhere other than the cafeteria.You believe that the most likely explanation for this rule is to

Accepted Answer

A) prevent food poisoning. 
B) help keep the facilities clean. 
C) minimize jelly exposure for campers with jelly allergies. 
D) minimize peanut exposure for campers with peanut allergies. 
A) prevent food poisoning. 
B) help keep the facilities clean. 
C) minimize jelly exposure for campers with jelly allergies. 
D) minimize peanut exposure for campers with peanut allergies.

Question 19

Which of the following is associated with bifidus factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased iron absorption 
B) Increased bacterial growth 
C) Decreased allergy protection 
D) Decreased hormone production 
A) Increased iron absorption 
B) Increased bacterial growth 
C) Decreased allergy protection 
D) Decreased hormone production

Question 20

Roberta's first child is now 8 months old.Roberta has been breastfeeding and would like to begin to introduce solids foods.She read somewhere to introduce one food at a time to the infant.Which of the following would be the best choice for the first food to introduce to the baby?

Accepted Answer

A) Oats 
B) Rice 
C) Wheat 
D) Barley 
A) Oats 
B) Rice 
C) Wheat 
D) Barley

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

All of the following are characteristics of blood cholesterol in children except

Goat's milk is inappropriate for infants due to its low content of

Five cans of soft drinks provide approximately how many kcalories?

Approximately what fraction of an average teenager's daily energy intake is derived from snacks?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of physically active children and blood lipids?

Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

All of the following describe influences of television and video gaming on nutrition except

When expressed per kilogram body weight, the nutrient needs of infants are markedly higher than those of young adults for all of the following nutrients except

If a child is allergic to soy, which of the following should be avoided?

Which of the following is associated with energy metabolism of the preschool child?

Who is best able to manage the growth and weight gain of overweight children?

Which of the following represents a good age to introduce solid foods to infants?

A child with a true allergy to milk is actually allergic to the milk's

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

Which of the following is characteristic of children who regularly eat breakfast or skip breakfast?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a food allergy?

For optimal breast-feeding benefits, it is recommended that the infant be encouraged to suckle on each breast for about

Which of the following is associated with bifidus factors?

Roberta's first child is now 8 months old.Roberta has been breastfeeding and would like to begin to introduce solids foods.She read somewhere to introduce one food at a time to the infant.Which of the following would be the best choice for the first food to introduce to the baby?

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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