Question 1

Which of the following foods raises the risk of dental caries when consumed frequently?

Accepted Answer

A) Carrot sticks 
B) Bagels 
C) Chocolate milk 
D) Plain yogurt 
E) Apples 
A) Carrot sticks 
B) Bagels 
C) Chocolate milk 
D) Plain yogurt 
E) Apples

Question 2

Many children prefer to consume sweet fruits and raw or undercooked mild-flavored vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why is dehydration a major risk for older adults, and what are some of the problems associated with dehydration in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration is a major risk in the elder

Question 4

How can adults who parent or counsel busy adolescents help them to eat well?

Accepted Answer

During adolescence, food habits change f

Question 5

Children who are fed a vegan diet may have difficulty meeting their energy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The life expectancy for white women is:

Accepted Answer

A) 78 years 
B) 81 years 
C) 77 years 
D) 115 years 
E) 125 years 
A) 78 years 
B) 81 years 
C) 77 years 
D) 115 years 
E) 125 years

Question 7

Which of the following can increase the anti-blood clotting effect of aspirin and lead to severe hemorrhaging?

Accepted Answer

A) Nicotine 
B) Caffeine 
C) Ginkgo biloba 
D) Antacids 
E) MAO inhibitors 
A) Nicotine 
B) Caffeine 
C) Ginkgo biloba 
D) Antacids 
E) MAO inhibitors

Question 8

Which of the following foods can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A) Dairy products 
B) Iron-fortified cereals 
C) Fruit juices 
D) Foods rich in vitamin C 
E) Foods rich in vitamin K 
A) Dairy products 
B) Iron-fortified cereals 
C) Fruit juices 
D) Foods rich in vitamin C 
E) Foods rich in vitamin K

Question 9

Older adults should:

Accepted Answer

A) not consume fiber on a daily basis 
B) consume foods high in saturated fats 
C) consume twice as much protein as younger adults 
D) avoid the consumption of calcium 
E) increase the intake of vitamin D 
A) not consume fiber on a daily basis 
B) consume foods high in saturated fats 
C) consume twice as much protein as younger adults 
D) avoid the consumption of calcium 
E) increase the intake of vitamin D

Question 10

A young child who used to like bananas now gets nauseated if he has to eat them. This has happened ever since he fell ill two months ago from spinning on a carousel right after eating a banana in the playground. This would be an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A) food allergy 
B) food intolerance 
C) food aversion 
D) food immunity 
E) food faddism 
A) food allergy 
B) food intolerance 
C) food aversion 
D) food immunity 
E) food faddism

Question 11

An elderly woman in a nursing home no longer goes outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, has reduced her meat intake because her dentures don't fit well, and has recently been having difficulty concentrating on conversations with others. These symptoms indicate a deficiency of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D and vitamin B  12  
B) vitamin A and folate 
C) vitamin C and thiamin 
D) vitamin K and riboflavin 
E) vitamin C and vitamin E 
A) vitamin D and vitamin B  12  
B) vitamin A and folate 
C) vitamin C and thiamin 
D) vitamin K and riboflavin 
E) vitamin C and vitamin E

Question 12

_____ is characterized by the development of unpleasant symptoms that consistently occur after the consumption of certain foods.

Accepted Answer

A) A food immunity 
B) A food aversion 
C) A food intolerance 
D) A food allergy 
E) A food faddism 
A) A food immunity 
B) A food aversion 
C) A food intolerance 
D) A food allergy 
E) A food faddism

Question 13

Which of the following is true of ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A) It is characterized by hallucinations. 
B) It is characterized by the inability to pay attention. 
C) It is caused by an increased intake of sugar in children. 
D) It is caused by food allergies. 
E) It is a type of physical disability. 
A) It is characterized by hallucinations. 
B) It is characterized by the inability to pay attention. 
C) It is caused by an increased intake of sugar in children. 
D) It is caused by food allergies. 
E) It is a type of physical disability.

Question 14

The adolescent growth spurt brings rapid growth and hormonal changes that affect only the muscles of the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An elderly woman wants to begin an exercise program to keep herself healthy. What would you advise?

Accepted Answer

A) It is too late to begin an exercise program if she has not been exercising previously. 
B) She should aim for 150 minutes of exercise or whatever she can safely perform each week. 
C) She should perform vigorous weight-bearing exercise if she has lost bone density. 
D) Resistance training may accelerate muscle loss and should be avoided. 
E) She should limit exercise to seated, upper-body workouts so she doesn't elevate her heart rate. 
A) It is too late to begin an exercise program if she has not been exercising previously. 
B) She should aim for 150 minutes of exercise or whatever she can safely perform each week. 
C) She should perform vigorous weight-bearing exercise if she has lost bone density. 
D) Resistance training may accelerate muscle loss and should be avoided. 
E) She should limit exercise to seated, upper-body workouts so she doesn't elevate her heart rate.

Question 16

Which of the following foods has a high potential to cause dental caries?

Accepted Answer

A) Cheese 
B) Pizza 
C) Plain yogurt 
D) Dried fruit 
E) Fresh fruit 
A) Cheese 
B) Pizza 
C) Plain yogurt 
D) Dried fruit 
E) Fresh fruit

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

A) Caffeine is a diuretic and causes water loss from the body. 
B) Caffeine can reduce blood pressure. 
C) Men who drink coffee have a higher risk of developing gallbladder disease. 
D) Caffeine may slow down the loss of bone density in women. 
E) Caffeinated beverages can contribute to daily fluid intakes. 
A) Caffeine is a diuretic and causes water loss from the body. 
B) Caffeine can reduce blood pressure. 
C) Men who drink coffee have a higher risk of developing gallbladder disease. 
D) Caffeine may slow down the loss of bone density in women. 
E) Caffeinated beverages can contribute to daily fluid intakes.

Question 18

An elderly widower is having difficulty preparing meals and eating by himself. What advice would you give him?

Accepted Answer

A) Share your meals and time with others by inviting friends to dinner. 
B) Eat often in restaurants because the meals are balanced nutritionally. 
C) Avoid mixed dishes because they may contain too many calories per serving. 
D) Purchase frozen dinners because they contain all the necessary food groups. 
E) Start using Meals on Wheels. 
A) Share your meals and time with others by inviting friends to dinner. 
B) Eat often in restaurants because the meals are balanced nutritionally. 
C) Avoid mixed dishes because they may contain too many calories per serving. 
D) Purchase frozen dinners because they contain all the necessary food groups. 
E) Start using Meals on Wheels.

Question 19

Normal, everyday causes of "hyper" behavior in children include all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A) caffeinated drinks 
B) lack of sleep 
C) missed meals 
D) regular physical activity 
E) excess television 
A) caffeinated drinks 
B) lack of sleep 
C) missed meals 
D) regular physical activity 
E) excess television

Question 20

Describe the characteristics of children who do not eat breakfast on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

A nutritious breakfast is a central feat

Which of the following foods raises the risk of dental caries when consumed frequently?

Many children prefer to consume sweet fruits and raw or undercooked mild-flavored vegetables.

Why is dehydration a major risk for older adults, and what are some of the problems associated with dehydration in the elderly?

How can adults who parent or counsel busy adolescents help them to eat well?

Children who are fed a vegan diet may have difficulty meeting their energy needs.

The life expectancy for white women is:

Which of the following can increase the anti-blood clotting effect of aspirin and lead to severe hemorrhaging?

Which of the following foods can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

Older adults should:

A young child who used to like bananas now gets nauseated if he has to eat them. This has happened ever since he fell ill two months ago from spinning on a carousel right after eating a banana in the playground. This would be an example of a:

An elderly woman in a nursing home no longer goes outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, has reduced her meat intake because her dentures don't fit well, and has recently been having difficulty concentrating on conversations with others. These symptoms indicate a deficiency of _____.

_____ is characterized by the development of unpleasant symptoms that consistently occur after the consumption of certain foods.

Which of the following is true of ADHD?

The adolescent growth spurt brings rapid growth and hormonal changes that affect only the muscles of the body.

An elderly woman wants to begin an exercise program to keep herself healthy. What would you advise?

Which of the following foods has a high potential to cause dental caries?

Which of the following statements is true of caffeine?

An elderly widower is having difficulty preparing meals and eating by himself. What advice would you give him?

Normal, everyday causes of "hyper" behavior in children include all of the following except :

Describe the characteristics of children who do not eat breakfast on a regular basis.

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Exam 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Which of the following foods raises the risk of dental caries when consumed frequently?

Many children prefer to consume sweet fruits and raw or undercooked mild-flavored vegetables.

Why is dehydration a major risk for older adults, and what are some of the problems associated with dehydration in the elderly?

How can adults who parent or counsel busy adolescents help them to eat well?

Children who are fed a vegan diet may have difficulty meeting their energy needs.

The life expectancy for white women is:

Which of the following can increase the anti-blood clotting effect of aspirin and lead to severe hemorrhaging?

Which of the following foods can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

Older adults should:

A young child who used to like bananas now gets nauseated if he has to eat them. This has happened ever since he fell ill two months ago from spinning on a carousel right after eating a banana in the playground. This would be an example of a:

An elderly woman in a nursing home no longer goes outside to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, has reduced her meat intake because her dentures don't fit well, and has recently been having difficulty concentrating on conversations with others. These symptoms indicate a deficiency of _____.

_____ is characterized by the development of unpleasant symptoms that consistently occur after the consumption of certain foods.

Which of the following is true of ADHD?

The adolescent growth spurt brings rapid growth and hormonal changes that affect only the muscles of the body.

An elderly woman wants to begin an exercise program to keep herself healthy. What would you advise?

Which of the following foods has a high potential to cause dental caries?

Which of the following statements is true of caffeine?

An elderly widower is having difficulty preparing meals and eating by himself. What advice would you give him?

Normal, everyday causes of "hyper" behavior in children include all of the following except :

Describe the characteristics of children who do not eat breakfast on a regular basis.

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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