Question 1

Which child in the given circumstances is at a significant risk of choking?

Accepted Answer

A) Susie, who is sitting down and eating tender beef strips 
B) Tammy, who is eating carrot sticks under the watchful eye of her babysitter 
C) Billy, who likes to run around the table before he begins to eat 
D) Kim, who is standing still and eating chocolate pudding 
E) Charles, who is snacking on grapes while reclining and watching television 
A) Susie, who is sitting down and eating tender beef strips 
B) Tammy, who is eating carrot sticks under the watchful eye of her babysitter 
C) Billy, who likes to run around the table before he begins to eat 
D) Kim, who is standing still and eating chocolate pudding 
E) Charles, who is snacking on grapes while reclining and watching television E

Question 2

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that older adults:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid resistance exercise to reduce fracture risk 
B) perform at least 200 minutes of high-intensity exercise weekly 
C) include a wide variety and multiple intensity levels of exercise in their exercise plans 
D) omit balance exercises from their fitness routine if they are at a risk of falling 
E) perform resistance training while seated if physical limitations make standing unsafe 
A) avoid resistance exercise to reduce fracture risk 
B) perform at least 200 minutes of high-intensity exercise weekly 
C) include a wide variety and multiple intensity levels of exercise in their exercise plans 
D) omit balance exercises from their fitness routine if they are at a risk of falling 
E) perform resistance training while seated if physical limitations make standing unsafe E

Question 3

As people age, the intestines lose muscle strength, resulting in sluggish motility that leads to constipation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Anaphylactic shock is most often caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) oranges 
B) bananas 
C) peanuts 
D) yeast breads 
E) meat 
A) oranges 
B) bananas 
C) peanuts 
D) yeast breads 
E) meat

Question 5

Which of the following is a long-term symptom of elevated blood lead concentrations in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Shortness of breath 
B) Suppressed immune system 
C) Rashes 
D) Fever 
E) Reduced bone and muscle growth 
A) Shortness of breath 
B) Suppressed immune system 
C) Rashes 
D) Fever 
E) Reduced bone and muscle growth

Question 6

The life span of human beings is believed to be 125 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

At mealtimes, the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods they eat is to:

Accepted Answer

A) make them eat everything you have put on their plates 
B) allow them to make all food decisions as determined by their favorites 
C) remove a food they don't like and not force them to eat it 
D) allow them to select from a variety of nutritious foods you have prepared 
E) offer only the most nutrient-dense foods 
A) make them eat everything you have put on their plates 
B) allow them to make all food decisions as determined by their favorites 
C) remove a food they don't like and not force them to eat it 
D) allow them to select from a variety of nutritious foods you have prepared 
E) offer only the most nutrient-dense foods

Question 8

Food intolerance is an adverse reaction to a type of food or a food additive that does not involve an immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following changes can be slowed down or prevented in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated blood pressure 
B) Graying hair 
C) Menopause in women 
D) Loss of fertility in men 
E) Diminished visual memory 
A) Elevated blood pressure 
B) Graying hair 
C) Menopause in women 
D) Loss of fertility in men 
E) Diminished visual memory

Question 10

Which nutrient is required to produce key neurotransmitters that regulate children's ability to pay attention?

Accepted Answer

A) Folate 
B) Vitamin K 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Iron 
E) Calcium 
A) Folate 
B) Vitamin K 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Iron 
E) Calcium

Question 11

Describe how appetite regulates energy intake in children. How can the child's environment influence this process?

Accepted Answer

An infant's appetite decreases markedly

Question 12

Joe is a 15-year-old active boy. However, his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing properly. To assess his growth, Joe's parents should:

Accepted Answer

A) compare Joe's height and weight with those of his best friend 
B) compare Joe's height and weight with previous measures taken at intervals 
C) compare Joe's height and weight with adult weight standards 
D) compare Joe's height to teen weight standards 
E) compare Joe's height and weight with their own height and weight 
A) compare Joe's height and weight with those of his best friend 
B) compare Joe's height and weight with previous measures taken at intervals 
C) compare Joe's height and weight with adult weight standards 
D) compare Joe's height to teen weight standards 
E) compare Joe's height and weight with their own height and weight

Question 13

A seven-year-old boy who skips breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss the school bus:

Accepted Answer

A) is less likely to become overweight 
B) will easily make up the nutrients he missed during lunch and dinner 
C) is likely to perform poorly on the tests he takes 
D) will be commended by the teacher for paying close attention in class 
E) is likely to outperform his classmates in tasks requiring concentration 
A) is less likely to become overweight 
B) will easily make up the nutrients he missed during lunch and dinner 
C) is likely to perform poorly on the tests he takes 
D) will be commended by the teacher for paying close attention in class 
E) is likely to outperform his classmates in tasks requiring concentration

Question 14

Lois is a 65-year-old woman who participates in an exercise class three times a week. In addition, she drinks six glasses of water each day and regularly consumes fresh fruits and vegetables as well as whole-grain breads and cereals. Lois has high blood pressure, takes medication for her hypertension, and experiences constipation frequently. What is the most likely cause of her constipation?

Accepted Answer

A) High fiber intake 
B) Insufficient exercise 
C) Medication 
D) High fluid intake 
E) High-fat diet 
A) High fiber intake 
B) Insufficient exercise 
C) Medication 
D) High fluid intake 
E) High-fat diet

Question 15

Which of the following brings about a severe immune reaction in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Epinephrine 
B) Antibodies 
C) Antigens 
D) Lead 
E) Iron supplements 
A) Epinephrine 
B) Antibodies 
C) Antigens 
D) Lead 
E) Iron supplements

Question 16

Which of the following is a symptom of premenstrual syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Sore breasts 
B) Wheezing 
C) Fever 
D) Hives 
E) Shortness of breath 
A) Sore breasts 
B) Wheezing 
C) Fever 
D) Hives 
E) Shortness of breath

Question 17

Which of the following is a precaution to help prevent a child from choking?

Accepted Answer

A) Giving the child round foods such as grapes and nuts 
B) Serving snacks such as chips and popcorn 
C) Allowing the child to eat while reclining 
D) Not serving beverages with meals 
E) Encouraging the child to sit when eating 
A) Giving the child round foods such as grapes and nuts 
B) Serving snacks such as chips and popcorn 
C) Allowing the child to eat while reclining 
D) Not serving beverages with meals 
E) Encouraging the child to sit when eating

Question 18

Why do adolescent girls require excess iron?

Accepted Answer

A) To increase their life span 
B) To improve their pain tolerance 
C) To support proper bone growth 
D) To support menstruation 
E) To prevent the development of acne 
A) To increase their life span 
B) To improve their pain tolerance 
C) To support proper bone growth 
D) To support menstruation 
E) To prevent the development of acne

Question 19

An adolescent girl drinks diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight. What advice would you give her to help her develop peak bone mass?

Accepted Answer

A) Stop drinking diet colas immediately. 
B) Increase your physical activity to make up for the low calcium intake. 
C) Eat high-calcium snacks such as low-fat yogurt or cheese in place of empty-calorie snacks. 
D) Reduce your physical activity so you won't need as much calcium to build bones. 
E) Take a calcium supplement with the diet colas. 
A) Stop drinking diet colas immediately. 
B) Increase your physical activity to make up for the low calcium intake. 
C) Eat high-calcium snacks such as low-fat yogurt or cheese in place of empty-calorie snacks. 
D) Reduce your physical activity so you won't need as much calcium to build bones. 
E) Take a calcium supplement with the diet colas.

Question 20

What changes are seen in our body's water balance as we get older?

Accepted Answer

A) Total body water increases because the kidneys become more efficient. 
B) Our thirst mechanism does not work as efficiently so we may forget to drink fluids. 
C) Increased intake of water can lead to additional fluid in the lungs, causing pneumonia. 
D) In a person confined to bed, water retention can lead to pressure ulcers on the back. 
E) Dehydration is not very common because total body water increases with age. 
A) Total body water increases because the kidneys become more efficient. 
B) Our thirst mechanism does not work as efficiently so we may forget to drink fluids. 
C) Increased intake of water can lead to additional fluid in the lungs, causing pneumonia. 
D) In a person confined to bed, water retention can lead to pressure ulcers on the back. 
E) Dehydration is not very common because total body water increases with age.

Which child in the given circumstances is at a significant risk of choking?

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that older adults:

As people age, the intestines lose muscle strength, resulting in sluggish motility that leads to constipation.

Anaphylactic shock is most often caused by:

Which of the following is a long-term symptom of elevated blood lead concentrations in children?

The life span of human beings is believed to be 125 years.

At mealtimes, the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods they eat is to:

Food intolerance is an adverse reaction to a type of food or a food additive that does not involve an immune response.

Which of the following changes can be slowed down or prevented in older adults?

Which nutrient is required to produce key neurotransmitters that regulate children's ability to pay attention?

Describe how appetite regulates energy intake in children. How can the child's environment influence this process?

Joe is a 15-year-old active boy. However, his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing properly. To assess his growth, Joe's parents should:

A seven-year-old boy who skips breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss the school bus:

Which of the following brings about a severe immune reaction in the body?

Which of the following is a symptom of premenstrual syndrome?

Which of the following is a precaution to help prevent a child from choking?

Why do adolescent girls require excess iron?

An adolescent girl drinks diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight. What advice would you give her to help her develop peak bone mass?

What changes are seen in our body's water balance as we get older?

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Exam 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Which child in the given circumstances is at a significant risk of choking?

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that older adults:

As people age, the intestines lose muscle strength, resulting in sluggish motility that leads to constipation.

Anaphylactic shock is most often caused by:

Which of the following is a long-term symptom of elevated blood lead concentrations in children?

The life span of human beings is believed to be 125 years.

At mealtimes, the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods they eat is to:

Food intolerance is an adverse reaction to a type of food or a food additive that does not involve an immune response.

Which of the following changes can be slowed down or prevented in older adults?

Which nutrient is required to produce key neurotransmitters that regulate children's ability to pay attention?

Describe how appetite regulates energy intake in children. How can the child's environment influence this process?

Joe is a 15-year-old active boy. However, his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing properly. To assess his growth, Joe's parents should:

A seven-year-old boy who skips breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss the school bus:

Which of the following brings about a severe immune reaction in the body?

Which of the following is a symptom of premenstrual syndrome?

Which of the following is a precaution to help prevent a child from choking?

Why do adolescent girls require excess iron?

An adolescent girl drinks diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight. What advice would you give her to help her develop peak bone mass?

What changes are seen in our body's water balance as we get older?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools: Standards 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

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Hunger and the Future of Food

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