Question 1

What is the primary nutrition concern for a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Prevention of weight loss 
B) Elimination of dietary aluminum 
C) Intake of iron and folate supplements 
D) Treatment using the medicinal herb ginkgo biloba 
E) Supplementation with vitamin B12 
A) Prevention of weight loss 
B) Elimination of dietary aluminum 
C) Intake of iron and folate supplements 
D) Treatment using the medicinal herb ginkgo biloba 
E) Supplementation with vitamin B12

Question 2

Which of the following foods is preferred by children?

Accepted Answer

A) Foods that are cooked with a variety of spices 
B) Foods that have a mild flavor 
C) Vegetables that are overcooked 
D) Fruits that have a sour or bitter taste 
E) Foods that are served hot 
A) Foods that are cooked with a variety of spices 
B) Foods that have a mild flavor 
C) Vegetables that are overcooked 
D) Fruits that have a sour or bitter taste 
E) Foods that are served hot

Question 3

Which of the following lifestyle factors has been known to make people seem younger than their chronological ages?

Accepted Answer

A) Periodic weight-loss dieting 
B) Weekly family meals 
C) Psychological outlook 
D) Abstinence from or moderation in alcohol use 
E) Rising early each morning 
A) Periodic weight-loss dieting 
B) Weekly family meals 
C) Psychological outlook 
D) Abstinence from or moderation in alcohol use 
E) Rising early each morning

Question 4

Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency when compared to younger adults?

Accepted Answer

As people age, vitamin D synthesis in th

Question 5

Premenstrual syndrome is a cluster of symptoms that some women experience prior to and during menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe the link between antioxidants and cataracts.

Accepted Answer

A major vision problem faced by older pe

Question 7

Tommy consumed a breakfast consisting of yogurt with blueberries, corn grits, and orange juice. Shortly thereafter, Tommy experienced an allergic reaction. This reaction was most likely caused by the:

Accepted Answer

A) yogurt 
B) corn grits 
C) blueberries 
D) orange juice 
E) margarine in the corn grits 
A) yogurt 
B) corn grits 
C) blueberries 
D) orange juice 
E) margarine in the corn grits

Question 8

What should parents or caregivers do to eliminate any obvious cause of hyperactivity in a boy who cannot concentrate on his school work?

Accepted Answer

A) Eliminate all sources of sugars from his diet. 
B) Include mostly high-fiber, low-fat foods in his diet. 
C) Reduce the hours he sleeps to keep him calm during the day. 
D) Make sure he eats regular, nutritious meals. 
E) Reduce his physical activity. 
A) Eliminate all sources of sugars from his diet. 
B) Include mostly high-fiber, low-fat foods in his diet. 
C) Reduce the hours he sleeps to keep him calm during the day. 
D) Make sure he eats regular, nutritious meals. 
E) Reduce his physical activity.

Question 9

Parents who wish to protect their children from lead toxicity would do all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A) prevent their children from chewing on old painted surfaces 
B) feed their children only one type of protein food at a time 
C) wash their children's hands, bottles, and toys often 
D) make sure their children get adequate calcium and iron intake 
E) wipe the soil off everyone's shoes before entering the house 
A) prevent their children from chewing on old painted surfaces 
B) feed their children only one type of protein food at a time 
C) wash their children's hands, bottles, and toys often 
D) make sure their children get adequate calcium and iron intake 
E) wipe the soil off everyone's shoes before entering the house

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of an epiphyseal plate?

Accepted Answer

A) It consists of five bones between the rib cage and the pelvis. 
B) It refers to a collection of bones in the wrist. 
C) It is a surgical device that is used to heal fractured bones. 
D) It is the highest attainable bone density in an individual, developing during the first 30 years of life. 
E) It is a thick, cartilage-like layer that forms new cells that are eventually calcified, lengthening the bone. 
A) It consists of five bones between the rib cage and the pelvis. 
B) It refers to a collection of bones in the wrist. 
C) It is a surgical device that is used to heal fractured bones. 
D) It is the highest attainable bone density in an individual, developing during the first 30 years of life. 
E) It is a thick, cartilage-like layer that forms new cells that are eventually calcified, lengthening the bone.

Question 11

Loneliness affects many people, young and old alike, and can negatively influence overall health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One of the main effects of physical activity in the elderly is:

Accepted Answer

A) a weakened immune response 
B) an improved quality of life 
C) involuntary weight loss 
D) poor balance 
E) decreased food consumption 
A) a weakened immune response 
B) an improved quality of life 
C) involuntary weight loss 
D) poor balance 
E) decreased food consumption

Question 13

Which of the following food items will a child most likely prefer?

Accepted Answer

A) Hot vegetable soup 
B) Lightly crunchy steamed carrots 
C) Undercooked rice with spices 
D) Hot broccoli with an herb sauce 
E) Spicy pasta 
A) Hot vegetable soup 
B) Lightly crunchy steamed carrots 
C) Undercooked rice with spices 
D) Hot broccoli with an herb sauce 
E) Spicy pasta

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of anaphylactic shock?

Accepted Answer

A) It is caused by excessive intake of sugar. 
B) It is caused by the loss of muscle mass in older adults. 
C) It is a side effect caused by excessive intake of drugs. 
D) It is a disease caused by HIV. 
E) It is a life-threatening food allergic reaction. 
A) It is caused by excessive intake of sugar. 
B) It is caused by the loss of muscle mass in older adults. 
C) It is a side effect caused by excessive intake of drugs. 
D) It is a disease caused by HIV. 
E) It is a life-threatening food allergic reaction.

Question 15

The intake of _____ typically falls below the recommended dosage in children; therefore, these nutrients are given as supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B  6  and protein 
B) vitamin A and vitamin C 
C) sodium and potassium 
D) fat and fiber 
E) vitamin D and iron 
A) vitamin B  6  and protein 
B) vitamin A and vitamin C 
C) sodium and potassium 
D) fat and fiber 
E) vitamin D and iron

Question 16

The best way to introduce new foods into a toddler's diet is to:

Accepted Answer

A) offer a reward if the child eats the new foods 
B) introduce the new foods at the beginning of the meal when the child is hungry 
C) offer each new food only once or twice before giving up 
D) not allow the toddler to eat their favorite foods until they sample the new foods 
E) forcefully feed the toddler the new foods the first few times 
A) offer a reward if the child eats the new foods 
B) introduce the new foods at the beginning of the meal when the child is hungry 
C) offer each new food only once or twice before giving up 
D) not allow the toddler to eat their favorite foods until they sample the new foods 
E) forcefully feed the toddler the new foods the first few times

Question 17

To prevent the early onset of cataracts, older adults should consume a diet that provides an ample supply of:

Accepted Answer

A) proteins 
B) carbohydrates 
C) vitamin A from fortified milk 
D) carotenoids 
E) calcium and vitamin D 
A) proteins 
B) carbohydrates 
C) vitamin A from fortified milk 
D) carotenoids 
E) calcium and vitamin D

Question 18

Foods containing casein, a protein in milk, must have the word "milk" on their label.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following would be the most appropriate daily snack for an active, normal-weight child?

Accepted Answer

A) Yogurt 
B) Candy 
C) Ice cream 
D) Cola 
E) Chips 
A) Yogurt 
B) Candy 
C) Ice cream 
D) Cola 
E) Chips

Question 20

A woman has been taking large doses of aspirin for six months to reduce back pain due to arthritis. This is most likely to affect the absorption of _____.

Accepted Answer

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

What is the primary nutrition concern for a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following foods is preferred by children?

Which of the following lifestyle factors has been known to make people seem younger than their chronological ages?

Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency when compared to younger adults?

Premenstrual syndrome is a cluster of symptoms that some women experience prior to and during menstruation.

Describe the link between antioxidants and cataracts.

Tommy consumed a breakfast consisting of yogurt with blueberries, corn grits, and orange juice. Shortly thereafter, Tommy experienced an allergic reaction. This reaction was most likely caused by the:

What should parents or caregivers do to eliminate any obvious cause of hyperactivity in a boy who cannot concentrate on his school work?

Parents who wish to protect their children from lead toxicity would do all of the following except :

Which of the following statements is true of an epiphyseal plate?

Loneliness affects many people, young and old alike, and can negatively influence overall health.

One of the main effects of physical activity in the elderly is:

Which of the following food items will a child most likely prefer?

Which of the following statements is true of anaphylactic shock?

The intake of _____ typically falls below the recommended dosage in children; therefore, these nutrients are given as supplements.

The best way to introduce new foods into a toddler's diet is to:

To prevent the early onset of cataracts, older adults should consume a diet that provides an ample supply of:

Foods containing casein, a protein in milk, must have the word "milk" on their label.

Which of the following would be the most appropriate daily snack for an active, normal-weight child?

A woman has been taking large doses of aspirin for six months to reduce back pain due to arthritis. This is most likely to affect the absorption of _____.

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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Exam 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult

What is the primary nutrition concern for a person suffering from Alzheimer's disease?

Which of the following foods is preferred by children?

Which of the following lifestyle factors has been known to make people seem younger than their chronological ages?

Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency when compared to younger adults?

Premenstrual syndrome is a cluster of symptoms that some women experience prior to and during menstruation.

Describe the link between antioxidants and cataracts.

Tommy consumed a breakfast consisting of yogurt with blueberries, corn grits, and orange juice. Shortly thereafter, Tommy experienced an allergic reaction. This reaction was most likely caused by the:

What should parents or caregivers do to eliminate any obvious cause of hyperactivity in a boy who cannot concentrate on his school work?

Parents who wish to protect their children from lead toxicity would do all of the following except :

Which of the following statements is true of an epiphyseal plate?

Loneliness affects many people, young and old alike, and can negatively influence overall health.

One of the main effects of physical activity in the elderly is:

Which of the following food items will a child most likely prefer?

Which of the following statements is true of anaphylactic shock?

The intake of _____ typically falls below the recommended dosage in children; therefore, these nutrients are given as supplements.

The best way to introduce new foods into a toddler's diet is to:

To prevent the early onset of cataracts, older adults should consume a diet that provides an ample supply of:

Foods containing casein, a protein in milk, must have the word "milk" on their label.

Which of the following would be the most appropriate daily snack for an active, normal-weight child?

A woman has been taking large doses of aspirin for six months to reduce back pain due to arthritis. This is most likely to affect the absorption of _____.

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

Filters