Question 1

Compared with cow's milk, breast milk contains

Accepted Answer

A) less protein and calcium. 
B) less lactose and vitamin C. 
C) more fat and less carbohydrate. 
D) more energy and less vitamin E. 
A) less protein and calcium. 
B) less lactose and vitamin C. 
C) more fat and less carbohydrate. 
D) more energy and less vitamin E.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a dietary recommendation for children?

Accepted Answer

A) Children ages 4-18 years should consume at least 25% fat energy 
B) Children with high blood cholesterol should be treated first with statin drugs 
C) Children ages 1-2 years who are obese should consume reduced-fat milk rather than whole milk 
D) Children ages 1-2 years need an amount of fat to support their growth that is much higher than 25% fat energy 
A) Children ages 4-18 years should consume at least 25% fat energy 
B) Children with high blood cholesterol should be treated first with statin drugs 
C) Children ages 1-2 years who are obese should consume reduced-fat milk rather than whole milk 
D) Children ages 1-2 years need an amount of fat to support their growth that is much higher than 25% fat energy

Question 3

What would be a normal body weight after 1 year for a healthy infant with a birthweight of 8 lbs?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 lbs 
B) 16 lbs 
C) 24 lbs 
D) 35 lbs 
A) 12 lbs 
B) 16 lbs 
C) 24 lbs 
D) 35 lbs

Question 4

Approximately how many kcal per day does an average 6 year old need to obtain?

Accepted Answer

A) 500 
B) 800 
C) 1600 
D) 2400 
A) 500 
B) 800 
C) 1600 
D) 2400

Question 5

Young children who drink more than 2 to 3½ cups of milk a day are most likely at increased risk for deficiency of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Children who fail to eat breakfast typically become hyperactive after eating lunch 
B) The nutrient deficit arising from skipping a breakfast is usually made up over the following 2 days 
C) Children who eat nutritious breakfasts are absent from school less often than their friends who do not 
D) Although breakfast-skippers show reduced attention spans, their scores on intelligence tests remain unaffected 
A) Children who fail to eat breakfast typically become hyperactive after eating lunch 
B) The nutrient deficit arising from skipping a breakfast is usually made up over the following 2 days 
C) Children who eat nutritious breakfasts are absent from school less often than their friends who do not 
D) Although breakfast-skippers show reduced attention spans, their scores on intelligence tests remain unaffected

Question 7

What is the most realistic advice for reducing lead exposure from the tap water used to prepare infant formula?

Accepted Answer

A) Because the lead in hot water pipes settles out overnight, draw the water from this source first 
B) Whenever possible, boil the water to vaporize the lead and thus decrease the amount remaining in the water 
C) Because the first water drawn from the tap each day is highest in lead, let the water run a few minutes before using it 
D) To inhibit lead absorption, add a small amount of citrus juice to the water to provide citric acid to complex with the lead 
A) Because the lead in hot water pipes settles out overnight, draw the water from this source first 
B) Whenever possible, boil the water to vaporize the lead and thus decrease the amount remaining in the water 
C) Because the first water drawn from the tap each day is highest in lead, let the water run a few minutes before using it 
D) To inhibit lead absorption, add a small amount of citrus juice to the water to provide citric acid to complex with the lead

Question 8

Which of the following should not be used to feed an infant?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole milk 
B) Ready-to-feed formula 
C) Liquid concentrate formula appropriately diluted 
D) Powdered formula or evaporated milk formula appropriately reconstituted 
A) Whole milk 
B) Ready-to-feed formula 
C) Liquid concentrate formula appropriately diluted 
D) Powdered formula or evaporated milk formula appropriately reconstituted

Question 9

What is considered to be the minimum pharmacologically active dose of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 mg 
B) 100 mg 
C) 200 mg 
D) 500 mg 
A) 5 mg 
B) 100 mg 
C) 200 mg 
D) 500 mg

Question 10

Which of the following is the primary factor in the development of milk anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Impaired absorption of iron 
B) Excessive intake of cow's milk 
C) Low iron content of breast milk 
D) Insufficient intake of whole cow's milk 
A) Impaired absorption of iron 
B) Excessive intake of cow's milk 
C) Low iron content of breast milk 
D) Insufficient intake of whole cow's milk

Question 11

What is colostrum?

Accepted Answer

A) A clot in the bloodstream 
B) A major protein in breast milk 
C) A hormone that promotes milk production 
D) A milk-like substance secreted right after delivery 
A) A clot in the bloodstream 
B) A major protein in breast milk 
C) A hormone that promotes milk production 
D) A milk-like substance secreted right after delivery

Question 12

The consumption of milk by children should not exceed 4 cups per day in order to lower the risk for

Accepted Answer

A) solute overload. 
B) iron deficiency. 
C) vitamin A toxicity. 
D) vitamin D toxicity. 
A) solute overload. 
B) iron deficiency. 
C) vitamin A toxicity. 
D) vitamin D toxicity.

Question 13

Which of the following is a feature of public school food programs?

Accepted Answer

A) They must follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
B) They allow for low-fat menus while still meeting the needs for iron 
C) They ensure a lunch period long enough to consume the entire meal 
D) They are overwhelmingly preferred over the foods obtained by students through on-site vending machines and snack bars 
A) They must follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 
B) They allow for low-fat menus while still meeting the needs for iron 
C) They ensure a lunch period long enough to consume the entire meal 
D) They are overwhelmingly preferred over the foods obtained by students through on-site vending machines and snack bars

Question 14

At what age does the normal infant first develop the ability to swallow solid food?

Accepted Answer

A) 3-5 weeks 
B) 26-32 weeks 
C) 4-6 months 
D) 9-12 months 
A) 3-5 weeks 
B) 26-32 weeks 
C) 4-6 months 
D) 9-12 months

Question 15

Adolescent women may fail to reach peak bone mass for all of the following reasons except

Accepted Answer

A) their intakes of milk decline during their growth spurts. 
B) lactose intolerance begins to intensify during the teenage years. 
C) the requirements for calcium are relatively high during this life stage. 
D) low physical activity provides little stimulus for enhancing bone mass and calcium retention. 
A) their intakes of milk decline during their growth spurts. 
B) lactose intolerance begins to intensify during the teenage years. 
C) the requirements for calcium are relatively high during this life stage. 
D) low physical activity provides little stimulus for enhancing bone mass and calcium retention.

Question 16

Of the following cereals, which is most likely to result in an allergic reaction upon first feeding?

Accepted Answer

A) Oat 
B) Rice 
C) Corn 
D) Wheat 
A) Oat 
B) Rice 
C) Corn 
D) Wheat

Question 17

What is the chief protein in human breast milk?

Accepted Answer

A) Casein 
B) Lactose 
C) Albumin 
D) Alpha-lactalbumin 
A) Casein 
B) Lactose 
C) Albumin 
D) Alpha-lactalbumin

Question 18

What organ in the infant uses more than half of the day's total energy intake?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Brain 
C) Kidney 
D) Skeletal muscle 
A) Liver 
B) Brain 
C) Kidney 
D) Skeletal muscle

Question 19

Which of the following is a feature of infant development and nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A) It is generally easier to overfeed a breast-fed infant than a formula-fed infant 
B) Breast-fed infants obtain iron-binding proteins that inhibit bacterial infections 
C) Breast-fed infants are at high risk of iron deficiency for the first 6 months of life 
D) For optimal development, infants should be transitioned to formula after one year of breast-feeding 
A) It is generally easier to overfeed a breast-fed infant than a formula-fed infant 
B) Breast-fed infants obtain iron-binding proteins that inhibit bacterial infections 
C) Breast-fed infants are at high risk of iron deficiency for the first 6 months of life 
D) For optimal development, infants should be transitioned to formula after one year of breast-feeding

Question 20

Approximately how much caffeine is delivered by a typical cola beverage?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-20 mg 
B) 30-55 mg 
C) 75 mg 
D) 150 mg 
A) 5-20 mg 
B) 30-55 mg 
C) 75 mg 
D) 150 mg

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

Compared with cow's milk, breast milk contains

Which of the following is not a dietary recommendation for children?

What would be a normal body weight after 1 year for a healthy infant with a birthweight of 8 lbs?

Approximately how many kcal per day does an average 6 year old need to obtain?

Young children who drink more than 2 to 3½ cups of milk a day are most likely at increased risk for deficiency of

Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?

What is the most realistic advice for reducing lead exposure from the tap water used to prepare infant formula?

Which of the following should not be used to feed an infant?

What is considered to be the minimum pharmacologically active dose of caffeine?

Which of the following is the primary factor in the development of milk anemia?

What is colostrum?

The consumption of milk by children should not exceed 4 cups per day in order to lower the risk for

Which of the following is a feature of public school food programs?

At what age does the normal infant first develop the ability to swallow solid food?

Adolescent women may fail to reach peak bone mass for all of the following reasons except

Of the following cereals, which is most likely to result in an allergic reaction upon first feeding?

What is the chief protein in human breast milk?

What organ in the infant uses more than half of the day's total energy intake?

Which of the following is a feature of infant development and nutrition?

Approximately how much caffeine is delivered by a typical cola beverage?

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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