Question 1

To prevent dehydration, older adults need to drink a minimum of how many cups of fluid each day to provide needed water?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Describe the typical food habits of a teenager and how these can be remedied by having meals at home with their families.

Accepted Answer

During adolescence, food habits change f

Question 3

Which substance can increase the anti-blood-clotting effect of over-the-counter pain and fever reducers?

Accepted Answer

A) ginkgo biloba 
B) antibiotics 
C) nicotine 
D) antacids 
A) ginkgo biloba 
B) antibiotics 
C) nicotine 
D) antacids

Question 4

Which food interferes with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A) black tea 
B) folate-fortified bread 
C) orange juice 
D) skim milk 
A) black tea 
B) folate-fortified bread 
C) orange juice 
D) skim milk

Question 5

Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than younger people?

Accepted Answer

As people age, vitamin D synthesis decli

Question 6

A food intolerance occurs as a result of an illness or other negative experience associated with that food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which food can cause a high rate of dental caries?

Accepted Answer

A) popcorn 
B) potato chips 
C) pizza 
D) bagels 
A) popcorn 
B) potato chips 
C) pizza 
D) bagels

Question 8

The need for protein in the diet is reduced for older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

At what stage in life does the tragedy of drug or alcohol abuse often begin?

Accepted Answer

A) in the teenage years 
B) in the early thirties 
C) in middle age 
D) in old age 
A) in the teenage years 
B) in the early thirties 
C) in middle age 
D) in old age

Question 10

Describe characteristics of children who consistently skip breakfast compared to those of their well-fed peers.

Accepted Answer

A nutritious breakfast is a central feat

Question 11

Which of the following factors has proven to be the best solution for teenage acne?

Accepted Answer

A) increased water intake 
B) the passing of time 
C) avoidance of chocolate 
D) regular attendance at school 
A) increased water intake 
B) the passing of time 
C) avoidance of chocolate 
D) regular attendance at school

Question 12

How can you reduce a child's risk of choking during food intake?

Accepted Answer

A) encouraging the child to sit when eating all food 
B) having the child take small bites of tough meats 
C) giving the child round foods, like grapes 
D) limiting dangerous foods such as honey 
A) encouraging the child to sit when eating all food 
B) having the child take small bites of tough meats 
C) giving the child round foods, like grapes 
D) limiting dangerous foods such as honey

Question 13

Which description best defines food intolerance?

Accepted Answer

A) an immune reaction to a foreign substance 
B) an intense dislike of a food 
C) unpleasant symptoms after eating certain foods 
D) a preference for specific foods over others 
A) an immune reaction to a foreign substance 
B) an intense dislike of a food 
C) unpleasant symptoms after eating certain foods 
D) a preference for specific foods over others

Question 14

A deficiency in which mineral may cause a depressed appetite and sense of taste?

Accepted Answer

A) selenium 
B) calcium 
C) iron 
D) zinc 
A) selenium 
B) calcium 
C) iron 
D) zinc

Question 15

Which nutrient, linked to learning and memory, shows promise in treating Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) omega-3 fatty acids 
B) choline 
C) lecithin 
D) tryptophan 
A) omega-3 fatty acids 
B) choline 
C) lecithin 
D) tryptophan

Question 16

Vitamin E has been seen to depress the immunity of elders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Absorption of which nutrient appears to increase with age?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

In order to prevent childhood obesity, which measure should parents promote?

Accepted Answer

A) providing lower-sugar fruit juice instead of milk 
B) using favourite foods to reward exercise habits 
C) setting a good example at mealtimes 
D) encouraging children to eat everything on their plates 
A) providing lower-sugar fruit juice instead of milk 
B) using favourite foods to reward exercise habits 
C) setting a good example at mealtimes 
D) encouraging children to eat everything on their plates

Question 19

What is the main source of lead in most children's lives?

Accepted Answer

A) soil 
B) old paint 
C) iron skillets 
D) coloured chalk 
A) soil 
B) old paint 
C) iron skillets 
D) coloured chalk

Question 20

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for total fat for children 4-18 years of age should be in what range?

Accepted Answer

A) 20-25% 
B) 25-35% 
C) 35-40% 
D) 40-45% 
A) 20-25% 
B) 25-35% 
C) 35-40% 
D) 40-45%

To prevent dehydration, older adults need to drink a minimum of how many cups of fluid each day to provide needed water?

Describe the typical food habits of a teenager and how these can be remedied by having meals at home with their families.

Which substance can increase the anti-blood-clotting effect of over-the-counter pain and fever reducers?

Which food interferes with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than younger people?

A food intolerance occurs as a result of an illness or other negative experience associated with that food.

Which food can cause a high rate of dental caries?

The need for protein in the diet is reduced for older people.

At what stage in life does the tragedy of drug or alcohol abuse often begin?

Describe characteristics of children who consistently skip breakfast compared to those of their well-fed peers.

Which of the following factors has proven to be the best solution for teenage acne?

How can you reduce a child's risk of choking during food intake?

Which description best defines food intolerance?

A deficiency in which mineral may cause a depressed appetite and sense of taste?

Which nutrient, linked to learning and memory, shows promise in treating Alzheimer's disease?

Vitamin E has been seen to depress the immunity of elders.

Absorption of which nutrient appears to increase with age?

In order to prevent childhood obesity, which measure should parents promote?

What is the main source of lead in most children's lives?

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for total fat for children 4-18 years of age should be in what range?

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Exam 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult

To prevent dehydration, older adults need to drink a minimum of how many cups of fluid each day to provide needed water?

Describe the typical food habits of a teenager and how these can be remedied by having meals at home with their families.

Which substance can increase the anti-blood-clotting effect of over-the-counter pain and fever reducers?

Which food interferes with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than younger people?

A food intolerance occurs as a result of an illness or other negative experience associated with that food.

Which food can cause a high rate of dental caries?

The need for protein in the diet is reduced for older people.

At what stage in life does the tragedy of drug or alcohol abuse often begin?

Describe characteristics of children who consistently skip breakfast compared to those of their well-fed peers.

Which of the following factors has proven to be the best solution for teenage acne?

How can you reduce a child's risk of choking during food intake?

Which description best defines food intolerance?

A deficiency in which mineral may cause a depressed appetite and sense of taste?

Which nutrient, linked to learning and memory, shows promise in treating Alzheimer's disease?

Vitamin E has been seen to depress the immunity of elders.

Absorption of which nutrient appears to increase with age?

In order to prevent childhood obesity, which measure should parents promote?

What is the main source of lead in most children's lives?

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for total fat for children 4-18 years of age should be in what range?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

the Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Hunger and the Future of Food

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