Question 1

Alterations in taste and smell sensitivities may result in changes of food preferences during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants and young children be given 16 to 24 ounces of juice per day to provide important nutrients in their diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  can result in fetal alcohol syndrome 
B)  is extremely rare in the U.S. (1 infant in 1 million) 
C)  can be safe if only an occasional drink is consumed 
D)  is allowed after the second trimester only 
E)  can benefit the mother's blood lipid profile if limited to one drink per week 
A)  can result in fetal alcohol syndrome 
B)  is extremely rare in the U.S. (1 infant in 1 million) 
C)  can be safe if only an occasional drink is consumed 
D)  is allowed after the second trimester only 
E)  can benefit the mother's blood lipid profile if limited to one drink per week

Question 4

List four practical tips for planning nourishing meals for the older single adult or singles of any age.

Accepted Answer

The following tips can help singles of a

Question 5

Which food added to an infant's diet would help prevent iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  orange juice 
B)  enriched cereal 
C)  bananas 
D)  yellow fruits 
E)  bread 
A)  orange juice 
B)  enriched cereal 
C)  bananas 
D)  yellow fruits 
E)  bread

Question 6

Between the ages of 1 and 2 years, what changes in a young child's body structure usually take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very little to no changes 
B)  Weight doubles 
C)  Height doubles 
D)  Weight and height both double 
E)  Bones and muscle tissue attain greater density 
A)  Very little to no changes 
B)  Weight doubles 
C)  Height doubles 
D)  Weight and height both double 
E)  Bones and muscle tissue attain greater density

Question 7

During pregnancy, absorption of both calcium and iron increases dramatically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Breast milk contains the same high amounts of antibodies as colostrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

National surveys show that ____ intake has ____ significantly for children and adolescents over the past few decades.

Accepted Answer

A)  fruit and vegetable; increased 
B)  milk; increased 
C)  sodium; decreased 
D)  protein; decreased 
E)  overall calorie; increased 
A)  fruit and vegetable; increased 
B)  milk; increased 
C)  sodium; decreased 
D)  protein; decreased 
E)  overall calorie; increased

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: FAS
eclampsia
neural tube defects
gestational diabetes
preeclampsia
pica
bifidus
pregnancy-induced hypertension

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a class of birth defects including spina is...

Question 11

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents who are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan's mom has a curved back, and Rosa's mother is obese. Juan's dad has developed depression and Rosa's father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let's answer these questions to see if we can help them.
Which statement accurately describes the energy requirements of older adults like Juan's and Rosa's parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since absorption of all nutrients decreases as aging occurs, it is necessary to increase calorie intake. 
B)  The recommended energy allowance decreases as we age due to lowered basal metabolic rates. 
C)  The recommended calorie intake increases until age 35 and then remains constant for the remaining years. 
D)  The recommended calorie intake increases for men only but remains constant for women after age 35. 
E)  Even when nutritional meals are consumed regularly, a high-potency multivitamin-mineral supplement is highly advised to support increased energy levels. 
A)  Since absorption of all nutrients decreases as aging occurs, it is necessary to increase calorie intake. 
B)  The recommended energy allowance decreases as we age due to lowered basal metabolic rates. 
C)  The recommended calorie intake increases until age 35 and then remains constant for the remaining years. 
D)  The recommended calorie intake increases for men only but remains constant for women after age 35. 
E)  Even when nutritional meals are consumed regularly, a high-potency multivitamin-mineral supplement is highly advised to support increased energy levels.

Question 12

In which way might osteoarthritis affect a person's nutrition status?

Accepted Answer

A)  It predisposes a person to a sedentary life, leading to obesity. 
B)  It may cause difficulties in regulating fluid balance. 
C)  It increases the risk of malabsorption of nutrients. 
D)  It increases the risk of infections, leading to weight loss. 
E)  It increases the risk of high blood pressure. 
A)  It predisposes a person to a sedentary life, leading to obesity. 
B)  It may cause difficulties in regulating fluid balance. 
C)  It increases the risk of malabsorption of nutrients. 
D)  It increases the risk of infections, leading to weight loss. 
E)  It increases the risk of high blood pressure.

Question 13

Eating disorders are most likely to occur during ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  infancy 
B)  childhood 
C)  adolescence 
D)  mid life 
E)  later life 
A)  infancy 
B)  childhood 
C)  adolescence 
D)  mid life 
E)  later life

Question 14

What are some risks associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

According to a position paper from the A

Question 15

Which of these types of foods is fortified with folate in order to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  salt 
B)  sugar 
C)  milk products 
D)  refined grain products 
E)  orange juice 
A)  salt 
B)  sugar 
C)  milk products 
D)  refined grain products 
E)  orange juice

Question 16

When children are presented with larger portions of food they tend to eat more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In which way might dental disease lead to declines in a person's nutrition status?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may alter the sense of taste and lead to increased consumption of empty calories. 
B)  It may lead to difficulty chewing and thus reduce food intake. 
C)  It may alter cognitive ability to choose foods wisely. 
D)  It may cause difficulties in regulating fluid balance, increasing water retention. 
E)  It may decrease energy output and lead to obesity. 
A)  It may alter the sense of taste and lead to increased consumption of empty calories. 
B)  It may lead to difficulty chewing and thus reduce food intake. 
C)  It may alter cognitive ability to choose foods wisely. 
D)  It may cause difficulties in regulating fluid balance, increasing water retention. 
E)  It may decrease energy output and lead to obesity.

Question 18

Vignette #1 Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book, How to Have a Successful Pregnancy . Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions.
Bob is concerned about Maya and urges her to start eating more food, especially high-fat foods. Which recommendation about weight gain during pregnancy is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is important that Maya begin to eat about 250 extra calories each day. 
B)  It is important that Maya double her protein intake during the first trimester. 
C)  It is important that Maya not consume additional calories until the second and third trimesters. 
D)  It is important that Maya take a vitamin A supplement during the first trimester. 
E)  It is important that Maya increases her calories to account for the greatly increased energy demands during pregnancy. 
A)  It is important that Maya begin to eat about 250 extra calories each day. 
B)  It is important that Maya double her protein intake during the first trimester. 
C)  It is important that Maya not consume additional calories until the second and third trimesters. 
D)  It is important that Maya take a vitamin A supplement during the first trimester. 
E)  It is important that Maya increases her calories to account for the greatly increased energy demands during pregnancy.

Question 19

Iron in the diet is present in the form of nonheme iron found in foods from animal sources, in heme iron found in some plant foods, and in foods that have been iron-enriched or fortified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Foods should be introduced to an infant one at a time because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  this prevents overfeeding 
B)  the infant's swallowing reflex is not under voluntary control 
C)  the infant's immunological protection has not fully developed 
D)  allergic reactions can be more easily identified 
E)  this helps lessen the likelihood of the gag reflex 
A)  this prevents overfeeding 
B)  the infant's swallowing reflex is not under voluntary control 
C)  the infant's immunological protection has not fully developed 
D)  allergic reactions can be more easily identified 
E)  this helps lessen the likelihood of the gag reflex

Alterations in taste and smell sensitivities may result in changes of food preferences during pregnancy.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants and young children be given 16 to 24 ounces of juice per day to provide important nutrients in their diets.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy ____.

List four practical tips for planning nourishing meals for the older single adult or singles of any age.

Which food added to an infant's diet would help prevent iron-deficiency anemia?

Between the ages of 1 and 2 years, what changes in a young child's body structure usually take place?

During pregnancy, absorption of both calcium and iron increases dramatically.

Breast milk contains the same high amounts of antibodies as colostrum.

National surveys show that intake has significantly for children and adolescents over the past few decades.

In which way might osteoarthritis affect a person's nutrition status?

Eating disorders are most likely to occur during ____.

What are some risks associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Which of these types of foods is fortified with folate in order to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects?

When children are presented with larger portions of food they tend to eat more.

In which way might dental disease lead to declines in a person's nutrition status?

Iron in the diet is present in the form of nonheme iron found in foods from animal sources, in heme iron found in some plant foods, and in foods that have been iron-enriched or fortified.

Foods should be introduced to an infant one at a time because ____.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 12: The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

Alterations in taste and smell sensitivities may result in changes of food preferences during pregnancy.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants and young children be given 16 to 24 ounces of juice per day to provide important nutrients in their diets.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy ____.

List four practical tips for planning nourishing meals for the older single adult or singles of any age.

Which food added to an infant's diet would help prevent iron-deficiency anemia?

Between the ages of 1 and 2 years, what changes in a young child's body structure usually take place?

During pregnancy, absorption of both calcium and iron increases dramatically.

Breast milk contains the same high amounts of antibodies as colostrum.

National surveys show that ____ intake has ____ significantly for children and adolescents over the past few decades.

In which way might osteoarthritis affect a person's nutrition status?

Eating disorders are most likely to occur during ____.

What are some risks associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Which of these types of foods is fortified with folate in order to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects?

When children are presented with larger portions of food they tend to eat more.

In which way might dental disease lead to declines in a person's nutrition status?

Iron in the diet is present in the form of nonheme iron found in foods from animal sources, in heme iron found in some plant foods, and in foods that have been iron-enriched or fortified.

Foods should be introduced to an infant one at a time because ____.

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch and Fiber

The Lipids Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins a Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water a Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition Physical Activity and Fitness

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters

National surveys show that intake has significantly for children and adolescents over the past few decades.