Question 1

The nutrient that pregnant women are most likely to need to take in the form of a supplement is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The best way for older adults who live in cold climates to meet their increased need for vitamin D is to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase their skin exposure to sunlight. 
B)  increase their intake of vitamin D-fortified dairy products. 
C)  take vitamin D supplements. 
D)  increase their intake of fatty fish. 
A)  increase their skin exposure to sunlight. 
B)  increase their intake of vitamin D-fortified dairy products. 
C)  take vitamin D supplements. 
D)  increase their intake of fatty fish.

Question 3

The program that would be most helpful for a lonely 75-year-old widow who has been gradually losing weight since her husband's death is the _____ Program.

Accepted Answer

A)  Senior Nutrition 
B)  Emergency Food Assistance 
C)  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
D)  Child and Adult Care Food 
A)  Senior Nutrition 
B)  Emergency Food Assistance 
C)  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 
D)  Child and Adult Care Food

Question 4

The health care provider would be most concerned if a pregnant woman told him or her that she

Accepted Answer

A)  has to taste wines to pair with foods for catering events. 
B)  has cravings for salty snacks throughout the day. 
C)  follows a vegan pattern of eating. 
D)  lost 40 lb during the year before she became pregnant. 
A)  has to taste wines to pair with foods for catering events. 
B)  has cravings for salty snacks throughout the day. 
C)  follows a vegan pattern of eating. 
D)  lost 40 lb during the year before she became pregnant.

Question 5

The best way to reduce the risk of asphyxiation (choking)in toddlers is to make sure that they

Accepted Answer

A)  drink plenty of fluids with meals. 
B)  avoid conversation during meals. 
C)  sit down while eating and chew foods well. 
D)  eat with utensils rather than with their fingers. 
A)  drink plenty of fluids with meals. 
B)  avoid conversation during meals. 
C)  sit down while eating and chew foods well. 
D)  eat with utensils rather than with their fingers.

Question 6

If an older adult is confused,he or she may have a deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A)  iron. 
B)  zinc. 
C)  water. 
D)  protein. 
A)  iron. 
B)  zinc. 
C)  water. 
D)  protein.

Question 7

For a woman with a healthy prepregnancy weight,gaining a total of 31 pounds throughout pregnancy would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  too low for a healthy pregnancy. 
B)  too high for a healthy pregnancy. 
C)  within the current recommended range for weight gain. 
D)  within the current recommended range for weight gain for a woman experiencing gestational diabetes. 
A)  too low for a healthy pregnancy. 
B)  too high for a healthy pregnancy. 
C)  within the current recommended range for weight gain. 
D)  within the current recommended range for weight gain for a woman experiencing gestational diabetes.

Question 8

Alcohol abuse is associated with poor nutritional status because

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol intake increases basal metabolic rate. 
B)  alcoholic beverages displace healthful foods from the diet. 
C)  alcohol increases the desire for foods with high levels of fat and sugar. 
D)  people with alcoholism often eat in bars that serve a limited number of foods. 
A)  alcohol intake increases basal metabolic rate. 
B)  alcoholic beverages displace healthful foods from the diet. 
C)  alcohol increases the desire for foods with high levels of fat and sugar. 
D)  people with alcoholism often eat in bars that serve a limited number of foods.

Question 9

Protein needs continue to increase until about age 24 years because

Accepted Answer

A)  height continues to increase. 
B)  lean body mass continues to increase. 
C)  protein metabolism becomes less efficient. 
D)  higher protein intake prevents conversion of muscle to body fat. 
A)  height continues to increase. 
B)  lean body mass continues to increase. 
C)  protein metabolism becomes less efficient. 
D)  higher protein intake prevents conversion of muscle to body fat.

Question 10

If a woman has had preeclampsia and hypertension in a previous pregnancy,then during this pregnancy she should

Accepted Answer

A)  restrict her sodium intake. 
B)  continue her regular sodium intake. 
C)  restrict her protein intake. 
D)  take iron and calcium supplements. 
A)  restrict her sodium intake. 
B)  continue her regular sodium intake. 
C)  restrict her protein intake. 
D)  take iron and calcium supplements.

Question 11

After going through menopause,a woman may need to pay extra attention to her food and activity habits because she is now at increased risk for

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  bronchial asthma. 
D)  iron deficiency anemia. 
A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  type 2 diabetes. 
C)  bronchial asthma. 
D)  iron deficiency anemia.

Question 12

An example of rationalizing is

Accepted Answer

A)  restricting food intake by rationing food. 
B)  coping with stress by using biofeedback techniques. 
C)  identifying emotional triggers for eating. 
D)  using a busy schedule to justify poor food choices. 
A)  restricting food intake by rationing food. 
B)  coping with stress by using biofeedback techniques. 
C)  identifying emotional triggers for eating. 
D)  using a busy schedule to justify poor food choices.

Question 13

An older adult's nutritional status may decline if he or she has arthritis because

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis is associated with loss of appetite. 
B)  the ability to prepare food may be impaired. 
C)  taste changes may cause food to be unappetizing. 
D)  arthritis causes an increase in protein and nutrient requirements. 
A)  arthritis is associated with loss of appetite. 
B)  the ability to prepare food may be impaired. 
C)  taste changes may cause food to be unappetizing. 
D)  arthritis causes an increase in protein and nutrient requirements.

Question 14

If a child does not like a food when he or she tries it for the first time,the

Accepted Answer

A)  child's preference should be respected,and the child should not be encouraged to try it again. 
B)  child should be offered a reward if he or she eats a reasonable amount of the food. 
C)  child should be encouraged to eat at least five bites to see whether his or her taste buds adjust. 
D)  child should be offered the food at least 8 to 10 times at other meals before he or she decides whether he or she likes it. 
A)  child's preference should be respected,and the child should not be encouraged to try it again. 
B)  child should be offered a reward if he or she eats a reasonable amount of the food. 
C)  child should be encouraged to eat at least five bites to see whether his or her taste buds adjust. 
D)  child should be offered the food at least 8 to 10 times at other meals before he or she decides whether he or she likes it.

Question 15

Recommendations for treatment of gestational diabetes include

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss. 
B)  dietary control. 
C)  avoidance of sugar. 
D)  oral diabetes medication. 
A)  weight loss. 
B)  dietary control. 
C)  avoidance of sugar. 
D)  oral diabetes medication.

Question 16

An example of a breakfast that would meet the School Breakfast Program requirements would be

Accepted Answer

A)  scrambled egg,bacon,toast,and orange juice. 
B)  cold breakfast cereal with milk,toast with honey. 
C)  toast with peanut butter,banana,and milk. 
D)  turkey sausage,hash browns,ketchup,and milk. 
A)  scrambled egg,bacon,toast,and orange juice. 
B)  cold breakfast cereal with milk,toast with honey. 
C)  toast with peanut butter,banana,and milk. 
D)  turkey sausage,hash browns,ketchup,and milk.

Question 17

The child most likely to develop type 2 diabetes is the one who

Accepted Answer

A)  is obese. 
B)  is malnourished. 
C)  has multiple food allergies. 
D)  lives in a low-income household. 
A)  is obese. 
B)  is malnourished. 
C)  has multiple food allergies. 
D)  lives in a low-income household.

Question 18

A pregnant client complains of constipation during pregnancy.This is probably caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate intakes of dietary fiber and fluids. 
B)  reduced activity levels as body size increases. 
C)  increased levels of the hormone estrogen. 
D)  increased levels of the hormone progesterone. 
A)  inadequate intakes of dietary fiber and fluids. 
B)  reduced activity levels as body size increases. 
C)  increased levels of the hormone estrogen. 
D)  increased levels of the hormone progesterone.

Question 19

A mother of a toddler tells you that her child drinks several cups of fruit juice each day.How would you respond?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is important to decrease juice intake because high potassium intake can be dangerous for young children. 
B)  Even though fruit juice contains some micronutrients,intake should be limited because it also has high levels of natural sugar. 
C)  As long as the juice is 100% real fruit juice,this is a good way to increase intake of fruits and micronutrients. 
D)  Drinking juice is healthful as long as the child has adequate intake of foods from all the food groups. 
A)  It is important to decrease juice intake because high potassium intake can be dangerous for young children. 
B)  Even though fruit juice contains some micronutrients,intake should be limited because it also has high levels of natural sugar. 
C)  As long as the juice is 100% real fruit juice,this is a good way to increase intake of fruits and micronutrients. 
D)  Drinking juice is healthful as long as the child has adequate intake of foods from all the food groups.

Question 20

To prevent baby bottle tooth decay in infants who need a bottle at bedtime,the bottle should not contain

Accepted Answer

A)  fruit juice. 
B)  beverages sweetened with sugar. 
C)  any liquid other than water. 
D)  iron-fortified infant formula. 
A)  fruit juice. 
B)  beverages sweetened with sugar. 
C)  any liquid other than water. 
D)  iron-fortified infant formula.

The nutrient that pregnant women are most likely to need to take in the form of a supplement is

The best way for older adults who live in cold climates to meet their increased need for vitamin D is to

The program that would be most helpful for a lonely 75-year-old widow who has been gradually losing weight since her husband's death is the _____ Program.

The health care provider would be most concerned if a pregnant woman told him or her that she

The best way to reduce the risk of asphyxiation (choking)in toddlers is to make sure that they

If an older adult is confused,he or she may have a deficiency of

For a woman with a healthy prepregnancy weight,gaining a total of 31 pounds throughout pregnancy would be considered

Alcohol abuse is associated with poor nutritional status because

Protein needs continue to increase until about age 24 years because

If a woman has had preeclampsia and hypertension in a previous pregnancy,then during this pregnancy she should

After going through menopause,a woman may need to pay extra attention to her food and activity habits because she is now at increased risk for

An example of rationalizing is

An older adult's nutritional status may decline if he or she has arthritis because

If a child does not like a food when he or she tries it for the first time,the

Recommendations for treatment of gestational diabetes include

An example of a breakfast that would meet the School Breakfast Program requirements would be

The child most likely to develop type 2 diabetes is the one who

A pregnant client complains of constipation during pregnancy.This is probably caused by

A mother of a toddler tells you that her child drinks several cups of fruit juice each day.How would you respond?

To prevent baby bottle tooth decay in infants who need a bottle at bedtime,the bottle should not contain

Wellness Nutrition

Personal and Community Nutrition

Digestion,Absorption,and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy, Weight, and Fitness

Nutrition Assessment and Patient Care

Food-Related Issues

Nutrition for Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Nutrition for Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

Nutrition for Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition in Metabolic Stress: Burns, Trauma and Surgery

Nutrition for Cardiopulmonary Diseases

Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys

Nutrition for Neuro Psychiatric Disorders

Nutrition in Cancer and HIV/AIDS

Filters

Exam 10: Nutrition Across The Life Span

The nutrient that pregnant women are most likely to need to take in the form of a supplement is

The best way for older adults who live in cold climates to meet their increased need for vitamin D is to

The program that would be most helpful for a lonely 75-year-old widow who has been gradually losing weight since her husband's death is the _____ Program.

The health care provider would be most concerned if a pregnant woman told him or her that she

The best way to reduce the risk of asphyxiation (choking)in toddlers is to make sure that they

If an older adult is confused,he or she may have a deficiency of

For a woman with a healthy prepregnancy weight,gaining a total of 31 pounds throughout pregnancy would be considered

Alcohol abuse is associated with poor nutritional status because

Protein needs continue to increase until about age 24 years because

If a woman has had preeclampsia and hypertension in a previous pregnancy,then during this pregnancy she should

After going through menopause,a woman may need to pay extra attention to her food and activity habits because she is now at increased risk for

An example of rationalizing is

An older adult's nutritional status may decline if he or she has arthritis because

If a child does not like a food when he or she tries it for the first time,the

Recommendations for treatment of gestational diabetes include

An example of a breakfast that would meet the School Breakfast Program requirements would be

The child most likely to develop type 2 diabetes is the one who

A pregnant client complains of constipation during pregnancy.This is probably caused by

A mother of a toddler tells you that her child drinks several cups of fruit juice each day.How would you respond?

To prevent baby bottle tooth decay in infants who need a bottle at bedtime,the bottle should not contain

Wellness Nutrition

Personal and Community Nutrition

Digestion,Absorption,and Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy, Weight, and Fitness

Nutrition Assessment and Patient Care

Food-Related Issues

Nutrition for Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Nutrition for Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas

Nutrition for Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition in Metabolic Stress: Burns, Trauma and Surgery

Nutrition for Cardiopulmonary Diseases

Nutrition for Diseases of the Kidneys

Nutrition for Neuro Psychiatric Disorders

Nutrition in Cancer and HIV/AIDS

Filters