Question 1

Nutrient characteristics of human breast milk include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) the sodium content is low. 
B) the zinc is highly bioavailable. 
C) the iron is highly bioavailable. 
D) the vitamin D content meets optimal growth requirements. 
A) the sodium content is low. 
B) the zinc is highly bioavailable. 
C) the iron is highly bioavailable. 
D) the vitamin D content meets optimal growth requirements.

Question 2

What population group consumes the most soft drinks each day at school?

Accepted Answer

A) Teenage boys 
B) Teenage girls 
C) Pre-teen boys 
D) Pre-teen girls 
A) Teenage boys 
B) Teenage girls 
C) Pre-teen boys 
D) Pre-teen girls

Question 3

During the first year of life, cow's milk is considered an inappropriate food due to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) it is too low in iron. 
B) it is too low in sodium. 
C) it is too high in protein. 
D) it is too low in vitamin C. 
A) it is too low in iron. 
B) it is too low in sodium. 
C) it is too high in protein. 
D) it is too low in vitamin C.

Question 4

Why should new foods be introduced to an infant one at a time?

Accepted Answer

A) It prevents overfeeding 
B) Any allergic reactions can be detected 
C) Immunological protection hasn't been developed 
D) The swallowing reflex is not under voluntary control 
A) It prevents overfeeding 
B) Any allergic reactions can be detected 
C) Immunological protection hasn't been developed 
D) The swallowing reflex is not under voluntary control

Question 5

All of the following are characteristics of breastfeeding frequency and duration except

Accepted Answer

A) an early sign of hunger is increased alertness, whereas a late sign is crying. 
B) during the first few weeks of life, the infant will demand 8-12 feedings per day. 
C) the infant obtains almost one-half the milk during the first 2-3 minutes of sucking. 
D) more infrequent and short-duration feedings are preferable to stimulate lactation and breast-filling. 
A) an early sign of hunger is increased alertness, whereas a late sign is crying. 
B) during the first few weeks of life, the infant will demand 8-12 feedings per day. 
C) the infant obtains almost one-half the milk during the first 2-3 minutes of sucking. 
D) more infrequent and short-duration feedings are preferable to stimulate lactation and breast-filling.

Question 6

What term defines the condition of infant tooth deterioration resulting from chronic exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle?

Accepted Answer

A) Juice bottle erosion 
B) Suckling enamelosis 
C) Formula-induced gingivitis 
D) Nursing bottle tooth decay 
A) Juice bottle erosion 
B) Suckling enamelosis 
C) Formula-induced gingivitis 
D) Nursing bottle tooth decay

Question 7

What type of formula is available for infants with milk allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) Egg 
B) Soy 
C) Meat 
D) Peanut 
A) Egg 
B) Soy 
C) Meat 
D) Peanut

Question 8

Which of the following is a feature of beverage intake in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) Juice intake is spread throughout the day 
B) Milk intake occurs primarily between meals 
C) Males are more likely to drink less milk than are females 
D) Four standard colas a day provides enough caffeine to alter behavior 
A) Juice intake is spread throughout the day 
B) Milk intake occurs primarily between meals 
C) Males are more likely to drink less milk than are females 
D) Four standard colas a day provides enough caffeine to alter behavior

Question 9

Which of the following is a feature of nutrition in childhood?

Accepted Answer

A) Very few children take nutrient supplements of any kind 
B) Total energy requirements are higher for a typical 3-year-old than a 12-year-old 
C) Iron-deficiency anemia in children is prevalent in Canada but not the United States due to fortification 
D) Children who fail to consume vitamin D-fortified foods should receive a daily supplement 
A) Very few children take nutrient supplements of any kind 
B) Total energy requirements are higher for a typical 3-year-old than a 12-year-old 
C) Iron-deficiency anemia in children is prevalent in Canada but not the United States due to fortification 
D) Children who fail to consume vitamin D-fortified foods should receive a daily supplement

Question 10

To help improve a child's BMI, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting television and video time for children older than 2 years to how many hours per day?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8

Question 11

What should be the first cereal introduced to the infant?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Pediatric Society, breastfeeding of full-term infants is

Accepted Answer

A) optional. 
B) mildly recommended. 
C) moderately recommended. 
D) strongly recommended. 
A) optional. 
B) mildly recommended. 
C) moderately recommended. 
D) strongly recommended.

Question 13

What factor in breast milk binds iron and prevents it from supporting the growth of the infant's intestinal bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A) Colostrum 
B) Lactoferrin 
C) Hemoferritin 
D) Bifidus factor 
A) Colostrum 
B) Lactoferrin 
C) Hemoferritin 
D) Bifidus factor

Question 14

Which of the following is a feature of water in infancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Breastfed infants in hot, dry climates need supplemental water 
B) Bottle-fed infants in hot, dry climates need supplemental water 
C) Much of the infant's body water content is located extracellularly 
D) Conditions such as diarrhea and vomiting may be successfully treated with lower doses of adult medications 
A) Breastfed infants in hot, dry climates need supplemental water 
B) Bottle-fed infants in hot, dry climates need supplemental water 
C) Much of the infant's body water content is located extracellularly 
D) Conditions such as diarrhea and vomiting may be successfully treated with lower doses of adult medications

Question 15

All of the following are features of food allergies except

Accepted Answer

A) they can be diagnosed only by testing for antibodies. 
B) allergic reactions to food may appear immediately or 24 hours later. 
C) the presence of antibodies always coincides with physical symptoms. 
D) once a food allergy is diagnosed, it is imperative that the offending food be totally eliminated. 
A) they can be diagnosed only by testing for antibodies. 
B) allergic reactions to food may appear immediately or 24 hours later. 
C) the presence of antibodies always coincides with physical symptoms. 
D) once a food allergy is diagnosed, it is imperative that the offending food be totally eliminated.

Question 16

What is the most likely explanation for the increased prevalence of obesity in children over the past 30 years?

Accepted Answer

A) They eat more snacks 
B) They sleep more hours 
C) They consume more sugar 
D) They are less active physically 
A) They eat more snacks 
B) They sleep more hours 
C) They consume more sugar 
D) They are less active physically

Question 17

The adolescent growth spurt

Accepted Answer

A) affects the brain primarily. 
B) decreases total nutrient needs. 
C) affects every organ except the brain. 
D) begins and ends earlier in girls than in boys. 
A) affects the brain primarily. 
B) decreases total nutrient needs. 
C) affects every organ except the brain. 
D) begins and ends earlier in girls than in boys.

Question 18

What is the principal reason that information about fat on food labels of infant foods is intentionally omitted?

Accepted Answer

A) To prevent parents from restricting their infants' fat intake 
B) Infants have a rapid growth rate and will adjust their overall food intake to meet their needs 
C) By law, the fat content is uniformly set at 30% of total energy for all infant foods and therefore is not required to be listed 
D) By law, the fat content must have equivalent amounts of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats to provide between 30 and 35% of total energy 
A) To prevent parents from restricting their infants' fat intake 
B) Infants have a rapid growth rate and will adjust their overall food intake to meet their needs 
C) By law, the fat content is uniformly set at 30% of total energy for all infant foods and therefore is not required to be listed 
D) By law, the fat content must have equivalent amounts of saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats to provide between 30 and 35% of total energy

Question 19

Infants showing symptoms of acidosis, dehydration, diarrhea, elevated blood ammonia and urea, and fever may be reacting to the nutritional problem of

Accepted Answer

A) protein overload. 
B) milk protein intolerance. 
C) carbohydrate intolerance. 
D) insufficient protein and energy. 
A) protein overload. 
B) milk protein intolerance. 
C) carbohydrate intolerance. 
D) insufficient protein and energy.

Question 20

What is the typical weight gain (lbs) of an infant between the first and second year of life?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20

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

Nutrient characteristics of human breast milk include all of the following except

What population group consumes the most soft drinks each day at school?

During the first year of life, cow's milk is considered an inappropriate food due to all of the following except

Why should new foods be introduced to an infant one at a time?

All of the following are characteristics of breastfeeding frequency and duration except

What term defines the condition of infant tooth deterioration resulting from chronic exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle?

What type of formula is available for infants with milk allergy?

Which of the following is a feature of beverage intake in adolescents?

Which of the following is a feature of nutrition in childhood?

To help improve a child's BMI, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting television and video time for children older than 2 years to how many hours per day?

What should be the first cereal introduced to the infant?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Pediatric Society, breastfeeding of full-term infants is

What factor in breast milk binds iron and prevents it from supporting the growth of the infant's intestinal bacteria?

Which of the following is a feature of water in infancy?

All of the following are features of food allergies except

What is the most likely explanation for the increased prevalence of obesity in children over the past 30 years?

The adolescent growth spurt

What is the principal reason that information about fat on food labels of infant foods is intentionally omitted?

Infants showing symptoms of acidosis, dehydration, diarrhea, elevated blood ammonia and urea, and fever may be reacting to the nutritional problem of

What is the typical weight gain (lbs) of an infant between the first and second year of life?

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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