Question 1

A leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease is elevated levels of HDL cholesterol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which screening tool is recommended for assessment of pediatric overweight and obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  family medical history 
B)  weight-for-height 
C)  weight-for-age 
D)  height-for-age 
E)  body mass index-for-age percentile 
A)  family medical history 
B)  weight-for-height 
C)  weight-for-age 
D)  height-for-age 
E)  body mass index-for-age percentile E

Question 3

Which food is a good source of dietary fiber for toddlers and preschoolers?

Accepted Answer

A)  pork 
B)  whole-grain cereal 
C)  cheese 
D)  turkey 
E)  apple juice 
A)  pork 
B)  whole-grain cereal 
C)  cheese 
D)  turkey 
E)  apple juice B

Question 4

Trans fatty acids occur naturally in small amounts in foods such as dairy products and beef.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The goal of overweight and obesity treatment in young children is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term weight loss 
B)  a BMI rebound 
C)  to improve long-term physical health through permanent healthy lifestyle habits and behavior modification 
D)  the prevention of atherosclerosis through constant behavior modification 
E)  improved blood lipid levels through modification of diet during childhood 
A)  short-term weight loss 
B)  a BMI rebound 
C)  to improve long-term physical health through permanent healthy lifestyle habits and behavior modification 
D)  the prevention of atherosclerosis through constant behavior modification 
E)  improved blood lipid levels through modification of diet during childhood

Question 6

Food sources of carbohydrates have direct effects on dental caries development because _____, the main type of bacteria that cause tooth decay, use carbohydrates for food.

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococcus aureus 
B)  Salmonella 
C)  Campylobacter 
D)  E. coli 
E)  Streptococcus mutans 
A)  Streptococcus aureus 
B)  Salmonella 
C)  Campylobacter 
D)  E. coli 
E)  Streptococcus mutans

Question 7

Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale and bok choy are good sources of calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of the "slow-to-warm-up'' child?

Accepted Answer

A)  The child tries to accept new foods readily. 
B)  This type of temperamental cluster consists of about 40% of the children. 
C)  The child exhibits irregularity in function and slow adaptability. 
D)  This type of temperamental cluster consists of about 10% of the children. 
E)  The child exhibits slow adaptability and negative responses to many new foods with mild intensity. 
A)  The child tries to accept new foods readily. 
B)  This type of temperamental cluster consists of about 40% of the children. 
C)  The child exhibits irregularity in function and slow adaptability. 
D)  This type of temperamental cluster consists of about 10% of the children. 
E)  The child exhibits slow adaptability and negative responses to many new foods with mild intensity.

Question 9

Protein is _____ when a child has adequate energy intake.

Accepted Answer

A)  used to maintain healthy bones and teeth 
B)  used for growth and tissue repair 
C)  stored in the liver and muscles 
D)  used to fuel physical activity 
E)  used as an insulator to preserve body heat 
A)  used to maintain healthy bones and teeth 
B)  used for growth and tissue repair 
C)  stored in the liver and muscles 
D)  used to fuel physical activity 
E)  used as an insulator to preserve body heat

Question 10

The acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDRs) for fat are _____% for children of 1 to 3 years and _____% for children of 4 to 18 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30; 15-25 
B)  30-40; 25-35 
C)  40-50; 35-45 
D)  50-60; 45-55 
E)  60-70; 55-65 
A)  20-30; 15-25 
B)  30-40; 25-35 
C)  40-50; 35-45 
D)  50-60; 45-55 
E)  60-70; 55-65

Question 11

Undernutrition does not influence cognitive development in toddlers and preschool-age children because cognitive ability is genetically determined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a good source of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  safflower oil 
C)  mushroom 
D)  beans 
E)  brown rice 
A)  milk 
B)  safflower oil 
C)  mushroom 
D)  beans 
E)  brown rice

Question 13

The SNAP program is a special seasonal program for WIC participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which among the following foods is considered a high-quality protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  brown rice 
B)  peas 
C)  sunflower seeds 
D)  green beans 
E)  milk 
A)  brown rice 
B)  peas 
C)  sunflower seeds 
D)  green beans 
E)  milk

Question 15

A length board with a fixed head board and a movable foot board is used to measure the _____ of a toddler.

Accepted Answer

A)  approximate height 
B)  fine motor skills 
C)  gross motor skills 
D)  recumbent length 
E)  innate posture 
A)  approximate height 
B)  fine motor skills 
C)  gross motor skills 
D)  recumbent length 
E)  innate posture

Question 16

Approximately what percentage of children have an "easy" temperament?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  25% 
D)  40% 
E)  15% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  25% 
D)  40% 
E)  15%

Question 17

Which of the following foods is a good source of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  yogurt 
B)  cereal 
C)  flaxseed oil 
D)  apple 
E)  egg 
A)  yogurt 
B)  cereal 
C)  flaxseed oil 
D)  apple 
E)  egg

Question 18

The toddler stage of development is characterized by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing autonomy 
B)  an expanding ability to control behavior 
C)  increasing language skills 
D)  a rapid increase in gross and fine motor skills 
E)  the ability of a child to use a fork and a spoon 
A)  increasing autonomy 
B)  an expanding ability to control behavior 
C)  increasing language skills 
D)  a rapid increase in gross and fine motor skills 
E)  the ability of a child to use a fork and a spoon

Question 19

The DRI for calcium in toddlers is _____ mg/day.

Accepted Answer

A)  700 
B)  800 
C)  900 
D)  1,000 
E)  400 
A)  700 
B)  800 
C)  900 
D)  1,000 
E)  400

Question 20

When evaluating young children's nutritional status and offering nutrition education to parents, it is important to consider children's home environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease is elevated levels of HDL cholesterol.

Which screening tool is recommended for assessment of pediatric overweight and obesity?

Which food is a good source of dietary fiber for toddlers and preschoolers?

Trans fatty acids occur naturally in small amounts in foods such as dairy products and beef.

The goal of overweight and obesity treatment in young children is _____.

Food sources of carbohydrates have direct effects on dental caries development because _____, the main type of bacteria that cause tooth decay, use carbohydrates for food.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale and bok choy are good sources of calcium.

Which of the following statements is true of the "slow-to-warm-up'' child?

Protein is _____ when a child has adequate energy intake.

The acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDRs) for fat are _% for children of 1 to 3 years and _% for children of 4 to 18 years.

Undernutrition does not influence cognitive development in toddlers and preschool-age children because cognitive ability is genetically determined.

Which of the following is a good source of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid?

The SNAP program is a special seasonal program for WIC participants.

Which among the following foods is considered a high-quality protein?

A length board with a fixed head board and a movable foot board is used to measure the _____ of a toddler.

Approximately what percentage of children have an "easy" temperament?

Which of the following foods is a good source of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid?

The toddler stage of development is characterized by _____.

The DRI for calcium in toddlers is _____ mg/day.

When evaluating young children's nutritional status and offering nutrition education to parents, it is important to consider children's home environments.

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Exam 10: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

A leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease is elevated levels of HDL cholesterol.

Which screening tool is recommended for assessment of pediatric overweight and obesity?

Which food is a good source of dietary fiber for toddlers and preschoolers?

Trans fatty acids occur naturally in small amounts in foods such as dairy products and beef.

The goal of overweight and obesity treatment in young children is _____.

Food sources of carbohydrates have direct effects on dental caries development because _____, the main type of bacteria that cause tooth decay, use carbohydrates for food.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale and bok choy are good sources of calcium.

Which of the following statements is true of the "slow-to-warm-up'' child?

Protein is _____ when a child has adequate energy intake.

The acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDRs) for fat are _____% for children of 1 to 3 years and _____% for children of 4 to 18 years.

Undernutrition does not influence cognitive development in toddlers and preschool-age children because cognitive ability is genetically determined.

Which of the following is a good source of the essential fatty acid linoleic acid?

The SNAP program is a special seasonal program for WIC participants.

Which among the following foods is considered a high-quality protein?

A length board with a fixed head board and a movable foot board is used to measure the _____ of a toddler.

Approximately what percentage of children have an "easy" temperament?

Which of the following foods is a good source of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid?

The toddler stage of development is characterized by _____.

The DRI for calcium in toddlers is _____ mg/day.

When evaluating young children's nutritional status and offering nutrition education to parents, it is important to consider children's home environments.

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Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Nutrition During Lactation

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Infant Nutrition

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The acceptable macronutrient distribution ranges (AMDRs) for fat are _% for children of 1 to 3 years and _% for children of 4 to 18 years.