Question 1

Why do pediatricians advise that cow's milk is inappropriate for infants under one year of life?

Accepted Answer

For as long as breast milk or formula is the baby's major food (until the first birthday), unmodified cow's milk is an inappropriate replacement because milk provides little iron and vitamin C. An infant under the age of one year has a digestive tract that is sensitive to the protein content of cow's milk, which may cause bleeding and result in iron deficiency. Thus, plain cow's milk both causes iron loss and fails to replace iron. Once the baby is obtaining at least two-thirds of total daily food energy from a balanced mixture of cereals, vegetables, fruit, and other foods (usually after 12 months of age), whole cow's milk, fortified with vitamins A and D, is an acceptable accompanying beverage.

Question 2

Most babies are born with enough of what nutrient in their livers to last about half a year?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Before fertilization, alcohol can damage the sperm in the father-to-be, leading to abnormalities in the child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Why is the risk of dehydration higher for infants than for adults?

Accepted Answer

One of the most important nutrients for

Question 5

Which nutrient supplement is required by both breastfed and formula-fed infants after six months of age if their water supply is severely deficient in this nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) iron 
C) zinc 
D) fluoride 
A) vitamin C 
B) iron 
C) zinc 
D) fluoride

Question 6

Which of the following conditions is more likely to occur later in life for an infant born less than 2,500 grams (5½ lb)?

Accepted Answer

A) elevated LDL cholesterol 
B) increased blood pressure 
C) lower adult IQ 
D) reduced fertility rates 
A) elevated LDL cholesterol 
B) increased blood pressure 
C) lower adult IQ 
D) reduced fertility rates

Question 7

Approximately how many Calories a day should a mom consume during lactation, if she consumed 1,500 Calories daily before she became pregnant?

Accepted Answer

A) 1,830 Calories 
B) 1,950 Calories 
C) 2,125 Calories 
D) 2,250 Calories 
A) 1,830 Calories 
B) 1,950 Calories 
C) 2,125 Calories 
D) 2,250 Calories

Question 8

Why does "morning" sickness arise during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) to ensure the mother avoids overeating 
B) as a result of the hormone changes of pregnancy 
C) as a response to decreased iron status 
D) to signal possible irregular fetal development 
A) to ensure the mother avoids overeating 
B) as a result of the hormone changes of pregnancy 
C) as a response to decreased iron status 
D) to signal possible irregular fetal development

Question 9

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labour, and reduce psychological stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which factor predicts excessive weight gain during childhood and more than doubles the chance that a young child will become an obese adult?

Accepted Answer

A) parental obesity 
B) dietary intake 
C) cultural background 
D) physical inactivity 
A) parental obesity 
B) dietary intake 
C) cultural background 
D) physical inactivity

Question 11

Which of the following foods is safe and appropriate to offer a six-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A) pureed meat 
B) whole milk 
C) fruit yogurt 
D) whole cooked egg 
A) pureed meat 
B) whole milk 
C) fruit yogurt 
D) whole cooked egg

Question 12

Describe the research findings on the relationship between breastfeeding and degree of body fatness later in life.

Accepted Answer

Researchers are exploring whether infant

Question 13

Describe the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes and explain why prevention and treatment may be particularly difficult for this population group?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes is most likely to attack

Question 14

Which of the following functions is considered the role of the maternal placenta?

Accepted Answer

A) provides a fluid sac for the fetus to float 
B) acts as a conduit for nutrients and oxygen 
C) surrounds and protects the fetus 
D) creates a muscular organ for infant development 
A) provides a fluid sac for the fetus to float 
B) acts as a conduit for nutrients and oxygen 
C) surrounds and protects the fetus 
D) creates a muscular organ for infant development

Question 15

A pregnant woman weighs 132 pounds and is at a normal weight for her height. How much should she ideally weigh at the end of her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 142-152 pounds 
B) 147-154 pounds 
C) 157-167 pounds 
D) 169-176 pounds 
A) 142-152 pounds 
B) 147-154 pounds 
C) 157-167 pounds 
D) 169-176 pounds

Question 16

How many Calories per kilogram of body weight per day are required for a 12 kg by infants?

Accepted Answer

A) 500 Calories 
B) 750 Calories 
C) 1200 Calories 
D) 1500 Calories 
A) 500 Calories 
B) 750 Calories 
C) 1200 Calories 
D) 1500 Calories

Question 17

What is the single most important indicator of an infant's future health status?

Accepted Answer

A) birthweight 
B) gender 
C) gestational period 
D) mother's weight gain during pregnancy 
A) birthweight 
B) gender 
C) gestational period 
D) mother's weight gain during pregnancy

Question 18

Which of the following risks is associated with teenage pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) high-birthweight infant 
B) gestational diabetes 
C) high cholesterol 
D) infant mortality 
A) high-birthweight infant 
B) gestational diabetes 
C) high cholesterol 
D) infant mortality

Question 19

Which food item is of minimal choking risk for young children?

Accepted Answer

A) marshmallows 
B) popcorn 
C) nuts 
D) eggs 
A) marshmallows 
B) popcorn 
C) nuts 
D) eggs

Question 20

Which nutrient is one of the most important dietary needs for infants?

Accepted Answer

A) fat 
B) water 
C) riboflavin 
D) calcium 
A) fat 
B) water 
C) riboflavin 
D) calcium

Why do pediatricians advise that cow's milk is inappropriate for infants under one year of life?

Most babies are born with enough of what nutrient in their livers to last about half a year?

Before fertilization, alcohol can damage the sperm in the father-to-be, leading to abnormalities in the child.

Why is the risk of dehydration higher for infants than for adults?

Which nutrient supplement is required by both breastfed and formula-fed infants after six months of age if their water supply is severely deficient in this nutrient?

Which of the following conditions is more likely to occur later in life for an infant born less than 2,500 grams (5½ lb)?

Approximately how many Calories a day should a mom consume during lactation, if she consumed 1,500 Calories daily before she became pregnant?

Why does "morning" sickness arise during pregnancy?

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labour, and reduce psychological stress.

Which factor predicts excessive weight gain during childhood and more than doubles the chance that a young child will become an obese adult?

Which of the following foods is safe and appropriate to offer a six-month-old infant?

Describe the research findings on the relationship between breastfeeding and degree of body fatness later in life.

Describe the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes and explain why prevention and treatment may be particularly difficult for this population group?

Which of the following functions is considered the role of the maternal placenta?

A pregnant woman weighs 132 pounds and is at a normal weight for her height. How much should she ideally weigh at the end of her pregnancy?

How many Calories per kilogram of body weight per day are required for a 12 kg by infants?

What is the single most important indicator of an infant's future health status?

Which of the following risks is associated with teenage pregnancy?

Which food item is of minimal choking risk for young children?

Which nutrient is one of the most important dietary needs for infants?

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Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Why do pediatricians advise that cow's milk is inappropriate for infants under one year of life?

Most babies are born with enough of what nutrient in their livers to last about half a year?

Before fertilization, alcohol can damage the sperm in the father-to-be, leading to abnormalities in the child.

Why is the risk of dehydration higher for infants than for adults?

Which nutrient supplement is required by both breastfed and formula-fed infants after six months of age if their water supply is severely deficient in this nutrient?

Which of the following conditions is more likely to occur later in life for an infant born less than 2,500 grams (5½ lb)?

Approximately how many Calories a day should a mom consume during lactation, if she consumed 1,500 Calories daily before she became pregnant?

Why does "morning" sickness arise during pregnancy?

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labour, and reduce psychological stress.

Which factor predicts excessive weight gain during childhood and more than doubles the chance that a young child will become an obese adult?

Which of the following foods is safe and appropriate to offer a six-month-old infant?

Describe the research findings on the relationship between breastfeeding and degree of body fatness later in life.

Describe the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes and explain why prevention and treatment may be particularly difficult for this population group?

Which of the following functions is considered the role of the maternal placenta?

A pregnant woman weighs 132 pounds and is at a normal weight for her height. How much should she ideally weigh at the end of her pregnancy?

How many Calories per kilogram of body weight per day are required for a 12 kg by infants?

What is the single most important indicator of an infant's future health status?

Which of the following risks is associated with teenage pregnancy?

Which food item is of minimal choking risk for young children?

Which nutrient is one of the most important dietary needs for infants?

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

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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