Question 1

Children or adolescents with a BMI at or above the 95th percentile are considered overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Height _____.

Accepted Answer

A) is easily predicted 
B) is determined only by genetics 
C) can be increased with supplements 
D) is influenced by non-genetic factors 
E) can be increased significantly by special diets 
A) is easily predicted 
B) is determined only by genetics 
C) can be increased with supplements 
D) is influenced by non-genetic factors 
E) can be increased significantly by special diets

Question 3

The adolescent growth spurt usually occurs in girls between the ages of _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 6 and 9 
B) 9 and 12 
C) 12 and 15 
D) 15 and 18 
E) 18 and 21 
A) 6 and 9 
B) 9 and 12 
C) 12 and 15 
D) 15 and 18 
E) 18 and 21

Question 4

Dietary recommendations for children differ from those for adolescents in respect to portion sizes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The development of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is associated with regular intake of _____ foods.

Accepted Answer

A) only energy-dense 
B) only high-sugar 
C) only nutrient-dense 
D) energy-dense and high-sugar 
E) high-sugar and nutrient-dense 
A) only energy-dense 
B) only high-sugar 
C) only nutrient-dense 
D) energy-dense and high-sugar 
E) high-sugar and nutrient-dense

Question 6

Restricting access to junk food tends to strengthen children's interest in healthy foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How many days per week are children encouraged to participate in strength-building exercises?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
E) 7 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
E) 7

Question 8

​Children should _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​to eat be allowed to determine how much 
B) be allowed to determine what type of food to eat 
C) always "clean their plates" 
D) not include snacks in their diet 
E) ​be denied access to junk food 
A) ​to eat be allowed to determine how much 
B) be allowed to determine what type of food to eat 
C) always "clean their plates" 
D) not include snacks in their diet 
E) ​be denied access to junk food

Question 9

Discuss the key elements of healthy dietary patterns for children over the age of 2 and adolescents.

Accepted Answer

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● Grain products,emphasize wholegrain

Question 10

Which nutrient is generally below recommended intake levels among female children and adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) vitamin A 
C) zinc 
D) iron 
E) folic acid 
A) sodium 
B) vitamin A 
C) zinc 
D) iron 
E) folic acid

Question 11

​Explain the physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Children and adolescents should engage i

Question 12

The adolescent growth spurt generally begins for boys around the ages of _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 to 10 
B) 10 to 12 
C) 12 to 14 
D) 14 to 16 
E) 16 to 18 
A) 8 to 10 
B) 10 to 12 
C) 12 to 14 
D) 14 to 16 
E) 16 to 18

Question 13

Prior to a growth spurt,appetite and food intake increase in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Children do not learn about food and its importance to health and well-being until adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The emergence of _____ as a problem of the early years is of particular concern because it generally worsens with time and causes long-term health impairments.

Accepted Answer

A) type 2 diabetes 
B) dental decay 
C) heart disease 
D) osteoporosis 
E) celiac disease 
A) type 2 diabetes 
B) dental decay 
C) heart disease 
D) osteoporosis 
E) celiac disease

Question 16

The types and amounts of foods and beverages children and adolescents normally consume can influence the risk of specific diseases and disorders throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the year of peak growth,girls gain _____ pounds on average,and boys gain _____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) 8; 10 
B) 12; 14 
C) 16; 18 
D) 18; 20 
E) 20; 22 
A) 8; 10 
B) 12; 14 
C) 16; 18 
D) 18; 20 
E) 20; 22

Question 18

During the adolescent growth spurt,teenagers gain approximately 50% of their adult weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Less than 10% of cases of overweight and obesity can be linked to a genetic or hormonal cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Prior to a growth spurt,_____.

Accepted Answer

A) appetite and food intake increase 
B) height increases 
C) fat stores are used to supply energy 
D) children generally lose a few pounds 
E) hunger decreases 
A) appetite and food intake increase 
B) height increases 
C) fat stores are used to supply energy 
D) children generally lose a few pounds 
E) hunger decreases

Exam 30: Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Children or adolescents with a BMI at or above the 95th percentile are considered overweight.

Height _____.

The adolescent growth spurt usually occurs in girls between the ages of _____ years.

Dietary recommendations for children differ from those for adolescents in respect to portion sizes.

The development of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is associated with regular intake of _____ foods.

Restricting access to junk food tends to strengthen children's interest in healthy foods.

How many days per week are children encouraged to participate in strength-building exercises?

​Children should _____.

Discuss the key elements of healthy dietary patterns for children over the age of 2 and adolescents.

Which nutrient is generally below recommended intake levels among female children and adolescents?

​Explain the physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents.

The adolescent growth spurt generally begins for boys around the ages of _____ years.

Prior to a growth spurt,appetite and food intake increase in children.

Children do not learn about food and its importance to health and well-being until adulthood.

The emergence of _____ as a problem of the early years is of particular concern because it generally worsens with time and causes long-term health impairments.

The types and amounts of foods and beverages children and adolescents normally consume can influence the risk of specific diseases and disorders throughout life.

In the year of peak growth,girls gain _____ pounds on average,and boys gain _____ pounds.

During the adolescent growth spurt,teenagers gain approximately 50% of their adult weight.

Less than 10% of cases of overweight and obesity can be linked to a genetic or hormonal cause.

Prior to a growth spurt,_____.

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The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

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Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Nutrition and Heart Disease

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Phytochemicals

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Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

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Children should _____.

Explain the physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents.

In the year of peak growth,girls gain _ pounds on average,and boys gain _ pounds.