Question 1

How many grams of protein per day should a pregnant woman add to her diet?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 grams 
B) 20 grams 
C) 25 grams 
D) 30 grams 
A) 15 grams 
B) 20 grams 
C) 25 grams 
D) 30 grams

Question 2

How likely are low-birth weight (LBW) babies to die before 1 year of age as compared to normal infants?

Accepted Answer

A) 5x 
B) 10x 
C) 20x 
D) 40x 
A) 5x 
B) 10x 
C) 20x 
D) 40x

Question 3

What percentage of schools in the U.S. meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation that children participate in 30 minutes of physical education class daily?

Accepted Answer

A) 6-8 
B) 10-12 
C) 14-16 
D) 18-20 
A) 6-8 
B) 10-12 
C) 14-16 
D) 18-20

Question 4

After the age of 19, total energy expenditure decreases _____ kcal per year for men.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

During adolescence, males experience an increase in lean mass and a relative decrease in body fat, whereas females undergo a decrease in lean mass relative to body fat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following oils is a significant source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) Olive oil 
B) Corn oil 
C) Canola oil 
D) Peanut oil 
A) Olive oil 
B) Corn oil 
C) Canola oil 
D) Peanut oil

Question 7

With age, the sensation of thirst is not affected.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How many pounds do babies weigh when they are classified as low-birth weight (LBW) infants?

Accepted Answer

A) < 4.0 
B) < 4.5 
C) < 5.0 
D) < 5.5 
A) < 4.0 
B) < 4.5 
C) < 5.0 
D) < 5.5

Question 9

Outline the physiological changes that pregnant woman experience and relate how these changes affect nutrient requirements.

Accepted Answer

Increased energy needs to support growth

Question 10

Shelly has been breastfeeding for almost 9 months. How many kcalories does she currently need to consume each day, if her energy needs were 2400 kcal/day prior to pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 2660 
B) 2730 
C) 2800 
D) 2900 
A) 2660 
B) 2730 
C) 2800 
D) 2900

Question 11

The U.S. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has compiled reference standards into growth charts, which indicate expected growth for well-nourished infants, children, and adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A teratogen is an environmental agent that positively embraces normal growth and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Popcorn, peanuts, hot dogs, and hard candy should be avoided during the 1st year of life because:

Accepted Answer

A) they are high in fat and/or sugar. 
B) they pose a risk for choking. 
C) those pose a risk for food allergy. 
D) they pose a foodborne illness risk. 
A) they are high in fat and/or sugar. 
B) they pose a risk for choking. 
C) those pose a risk for food allergy. 
D) they pose a foodborne illness risk.

Question 14

The energy demands of pregnancy are about 60,000 kcal over the course of pregnancy

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Several cases of rickets in breastfed infants have been reported nationwide in recent years. What is the cause, and how can this be prevented from becoming a more widespread problem?

Accepted Answer

Women with low sun exposure due to such

Question 16

What is the best consumer-oriented tool to recommend that specifically provides nutrition guidance during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) MyPlate 
B) Dietary Reference Intakes 
C) Healthy People 2010 
D) Diet Analysis + 
A) MyPlate 
B) Dietary Reference Intakes 
C) Healthy People 2010 
D) Diet Analysis +

Question 17

Physiological changes that accompany aging include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in body fat. 
B) a decrease in bone mass. 
C) a decrease in lean muscle mass. 
D) an increase in resting metabolic rate. 
A) an increase in body fat. 
B) a decrease in bone mass. 
C) a decrease in lean muscle mass. 
D) an increase in resting metabolic rate.

Question 18

By what year of age are the AMDR’s for toddlers and young children close to those of adults?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

A desire to consume nonfood substances such as laundry starch, clay, soil, or burnt matches is termed _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A desire to consume nonfood substances such...

Question 20

Why is breastfeeding the ideal method for nourishing babies?

Accepted Answer

Human milk is ideal to support optimal g

How many grams of protein per day should a pregnant woman add to her diet?

How likely are low-birth weight (LBW) babies to die before 1 year of age as compared to normal infants?

What percentage of schools in the U.S. meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation that children participate in 30 minutes of physical education class daily?

After the age of 19, total energy expenditure decreases _____ kcal per year for men.

During adolescence, males experience an increase in lean mass and a relative decrease in body fat, whereas females undergo a decrease in lean mass relative to body fat.

Which of the following oils is a significant source of omega-3 fatty acids?

With age, the sensation of thirst is not affected.

How many pounds do babies weigh when they are classified as low-birth weight (LBW) infants?

Outline the physiological changes that pregnant woman experience and relate how these changes affect nutrient requirements.

Shelly has been breastfeeding for almost 9 months. How many kcalories does she currently need to consume each day, if her energy needs were 2400 kcal/day prior to pregnancy?

The U.S. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has compiled reference standards into growth charts, which indicate expected growth for well-nourished infants, children, and adolescents.

A teratogen is an environmental agent that positively embraces normal growth and development.

Popcorn, peanuts, hot dogs, and hard candy should be avoided during the 1st year of life because:

The energy demands of pregnancy are about 60,000 kcal over the course of pregnancy

Several cases of rickets in breastfed infants have been reported nationwide in recent years. What is the cause, and how can this be prevented from becoming a more widespread problem?

What is the best consumer-oriented tool to recommend that specifically provides nutrition guidance during pregnancy?

Physiological changes that accompany aging include all of the following except:

By what year of age are the AMDR’s for toddlers and young children close to those of adults?

A desire to consume nonfood substances such as laundry starch, clay, soil, or burnt matches is termed _______________.

Why is breastfeeding the ideal method for nourishing babies?

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

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Exam 14: Life Cycle Nutrition

How many grams of protein per day should a pregnant woman add to her diet?

How likely are low-birth weight (LBW) babies to die before 1 year of age as compared to normal infants?

What percentage of schools in the U.S. meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation that children participate in 30 minutes of physical education class daily?

After the age of 19, total energy expenditure decreases _____ kcal per year for men.

During adolescence, males experience an increase in lean mass and a relative decrease in body fat, whereas females undergo a decrease in lean mass relative to body fat.

Which of the following oils is a significant source of omega-3 fatty acids?

With age, the sensation of thirst is not affected.

How many pounds do babies weigh when they are classified as low-birth weight (LBW) infants?

Outline the physiological changes that pregnant woman experience and relate how these changes affect nutrient requirements.

Shelly has been breastfeeding for almost 9 months. How many kcalories does she currently need to consume each day, if her energy needs were 2400 kcal/day prior to pregnancy?

The U.S. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has compiled reference standards into growth charts, which indicate expected growth for well-nourished infants, children, and adolescents.

A teratogen is an environmental agent that positively embraces normal growth and development.

Popcorn, peanuts, hot dogs, and hard candy should be avoided during the 1st year of life because:

The energy demands of pregnancy are about 60,000 kcal over the course of pregnancy

Several cases of rickets in breastfed infants have been reported nationwide in recent years. What is the cause, and how can this be prevented from becoming a more widespread problem?

What is the best consumer-oriented tool to recommend that specifically provides nutrition guidance during pregnancy?

Physiological changes that accompany aging include all of the following except:

By what year of age are the AMDR’s for toddlers and young children close to those of adults?

A desire to consume nonfood substances such as laundry starch, clay, soil, or burnt matches is termed _______________.

Why is breastfeeding the ideal method for nourishing babies?

The Science of Nutrition

Nutritional Assessmendietary Planning

Chemical, Biological, and Physiological Aspects of Nutrition

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Physical Activity and Health

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Major Minerals and Water

The Trace Minerals

Filters