Question 1

Infants are given a single dose of vitamin _____ at birth.

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) D 
C) C 
D) K 
A) A 
B) D 
C) C 
D) K D

Question 2

one-year-old child needs about _____ kcalories a day.

Accepted Answer

A) 800 
B) 1000 
C) 1200 
D) 1400 
A) 800 
B) 1000 
C) 1200 
D) 1400 A

Question 3

Children who spend more than one to two hours daily watching television or other media can become obese even while consuming fewer kcalories than more active children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

child with any of several nutrient deficiencies may be described in all of these ways except:

Accepted Answer

A) depressed. 
B) unlikable. 
C) hyperactive. 
D) unclean. 
A) depressed. 
B) unlikable. 
C) hyperactive. 
D) unclean.

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately describes the energy needs of a child?

Accepted Answer

A) Total energy needs increase with age, but energy needs per kilogram of weight decline with age. 
B) Energy needs fluctuate as children get older. 
C) Total energy needs decrease with age, but energy needs per kilogram of weight increase with age. 
D) Energy needs remain the same until puberty. 
A) Total energy needs increase with age, but energy needs per kilogram of weight decline with age. 
B) Energy needs fluctuate as children get older. 
C) Total energy needs decrease with age, but energy needs per kilogram of weight increase with age. 
D) Energy needs remain the same until puberty.

Question 6

Nutrients often found lacking in teenage groups include:

Accepted Answer

A) iron, calcium, and vitamin D. 
B) vitamin C, sodium, and protein. 
C) fat, iron, and fiber. 
D) calcium, zinc, and vitamin B₁₂. 
A) iron, calcium, and vitamin D. 
B) vitamin C, sodium, and protein. 
C) fat, iron, and fiber. 
D) calcium, zinc, and vitamin B₁₂.

Question 7

Children one to two years of age should drink _____ milk.

Accepted Answer

A) reduced-fat 
B) low-fat 
C) fat-free 
D) whole 
A) reduced-fat 
B) low-fat 
C) fat-free 
D) whole

Question 8

of the following are considerations in deciding when to add solid foods to the diet of an infant except:

Accepted Answer

A) the infant's nutrient needs. 
B) the infant's physical readiness to handle different forms of food. 
C) the need to detect and control allergic reactions. 
D) the type of milk the infant is consuming. 
A) the infant's nutrient needs. 
B) the infant's physical readiness to handle different forms of food. 
C) the need to detect and control allergic reactions. 
D) the type of milk the infant is consuming.

Question 9

Among the following, the foods that help most to meet children's iron requirements are:

Accepted Answer

A) milk, cheese, or yogurt. 
B) dark green, deep orange, or yellow vegetables. 
C) prunes , grapes, or raisins. 
D) whole-wheat, enriched, or fortified breads. 
A) milk, cheese, or yogurt. 
B) dark green, deep orange, or yellow vegetables. 
C) prunes , grapes, or raisins. 
D) whole-wheat, enriched, or fortified breads.

Question 10

Which of the following foods would provide a child with a rich source of iron?

Accepted Answer

A) ice cream 
B) applesauce 
C) bean dip 
D) cheese 
A) ice cream 
B) applesauce 
C) bean dip 
D) cheese

Question 11

standard infant formulas are fortified with:

Accepted Answer

A) DHA and arachidonic acid. 
B) DHA and linoleic acid. 
C) linolenic and linoleic acid. 
D) DHA and EPA. 
A) DHA and arachidonic acid. 
B) DHA and linoleic acid. 
C) linolenic and linoleic acid. 
D) DHA and EPA.

Question 12

Because the interactions between parents and children can set the stage for lifelong attitudes and habits, wise parents:

Accepted Answer

A) do not attempt change. 
B) treat their child's food preferences with respect. 
C) exert continuous pressure to initiate good food habits. 
D) impose their own eating habits on their children. 
E) wait until their children start school to initiate changes. 
A) do not attempt change. 
B) treat their child's food preferences with respect. 
C) exert continuous pressure to initiate good food habits. 
D) impose their own eating habits on their children. 
E) wait until their children start school to initiate changes.

Question 13

Adolescents who eat at home with family members:

Accepted Answer

A) tend to gain more weight. 
B) are less influenced by their peers. 
C) consume a more nutritious diet. 
D) watch more television. 
A) tend to gain more weight. 
B) are less influenced by their peers. 
C) consume a more nutritious diet. 
D) watch more television.

Question 14

many ounces from the meat and beans group are needed daily to meet nutrient needs for a child who needs 1000 kcal/day?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following is not a recommended approach for the treatment of childhood obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) psychological support 
B) behavior modification 
C) family involvement 
D) diet restriction 
A) psychological support 
B) behavior modification 
C) family involvement 
D) diet restriction

Question 16

_____ develops when excessive milk intake displaces iron-rich foods in the diet of a young child.

Accepted Answer

A) Scurvy 
B) Milk anemia 
C) Growth failure 
D) Weight loss 
A) Scurvy 
B) Milk anemia 
C) Growth failure 
D) Weight loss

Question 17

Describe characteristics of vegetables preferred by children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe characteristics of vegetables preferred by children....

Question 18

A child's brain is not affected by iron deficiency until a blood deficit of this mineral develops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the role of the "gatekeeper" as applied to nutrition?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the role of the "gatekeeper"...

Question 20

Characteristics of breast milk include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) ample vitamin content. 
B) high in sodium. 
C) adequate in zinc. 
D) iron which is highly absorbable. 
A) ample vitamin content. 
B) high in sodium. 
C) adequate in zinc. 
D) iron which is highly absorbable.

Exam 12: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Infants are given a single dose of vitamin _____ at birth.

one-year-old child needs about _____ kcalories a day.

Children who spend more than one to two hours daily watching television or other media can become obese even while consuming fewer kcalories than more active children.

child with any of several nutrient deficiencies may be described in all of these ways except:

Which of the following statements accurately describes the energy needs of a child?

Nutrients often found lacking in teenage groups include:

Children one to two years of age should drink _____ milk.

of the following are considerations in deciding when to add solid foods to the diet of an infant except:

Among the following, the foods that help most to meet children's iron requirements are:

Which of the following foods would provide a child with a rich source of iron?

standard infant formulas are fortified with:

Because the interactions between parents and children can set the stage for lifelong attitudes and habits, wise parents:

Adolescents who eat at home with family members:

many ounces from the meat and beans group are needed daily to meet nutrient needs for a child who needs 1000 kcal/day?

Which of the following is not a recommended approach for the treatment of childhood obesity?

_____ develops when excessive milk intake displaces iron-rich foods in the diet of a young child.

Describe characteristics of vegetables preferred by children.

A child's brain is not affected by iron deficiency until a blood deficit of this mineral develops.

What is the role of the "gatekeeper" as applied to nutrition?

Characteristics of breast milk include all of the following except:

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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