Question 1

The treatment of iron-deficiency anemia includes _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  supplementation with iron drops at a dose of 3 mg/kg per day 
B)  a low-fat diet 
C)  exclusion of nonmeat sources of iron 
D)  substitution of whole milk with soy milk 
E)  excess intake of goat's milk 
A)  supplementation with iron drops at a dose of 3 mg/kg per day 
B)  a low-fat diet 
C)  exclusion of nonmeat sources of iron 
D)  substitution of whole milk with soy milk 
E)  excess intake of goat's milk

Question 2

Which food is most likely a potential choking hazard for children less than 2 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  cottage cheese 
B)  mashed potatoes 
C)  spaghetti noodles 
D)  hot dogs 
E)  honey 
A)  cottage cheese 
B)  mashed potatoes 
C)  spaghetti noodles 
D)  hot dogs 
E)  honey

Question 3

The mission of the _____ program is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Head Start 
B)  SNAP 
C)  Bright Futures 
D)  WIC 
E)  FMNP 
A)  Head Start 
B)  SNAP 
C)  Bright Futures 
D)  WIC 
E)  FMNP

Question 4

Because toddlers can't eat a large amount of food at one time, snacks are vital in meeting the child's nutritional needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Campylobacter can be transmitted by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  eating undercooked hamburger meat 
B)  drinking raw milk 
C)  eating raw eggs 
D)  unpasteurized apple juice 
E)  eating raw cookie dough 
A)  eating undercooked hamburger meat 
B)  drinking raw milk 
C)  eating raw eggs 
D)  unpasteurized apple juice 
E)  eating raw cookie dough

Question 6

On average, preschoolers gain _____ pounds per year.

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 
B)  4.4 
C)  6.2 
D)  8.3 
E)  0.23 
A)  2.5 
B)  4.4 
C)  6.2 
D)  8.3 
E)  0.23

Question 7

In pediatrics, the goal is to strive for a specific BMI value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A rapid growth rate coupled with inadequate intake of dietary iron places toddlers, especially 9- to 18-month-olds, at the highest risk for iron deficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Recumbent length is used to measure toddlers less than 24 months of age and those between 24 and 36 months who are unable to stand unassisted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Parents need to pay attention to cues of readiness for weaning, such as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  disinterest in breastfeeding or bottle feeding 
B)  fine motor skills 
C)  the ability to use utensils 
D)  putting hands or toys in the mouth 
E)  moving the tongue from side to side 
A)  disinterest in breastfeeding or bottle feeding 
B)  fine motor skills 
C)  the ability to use utensils 
D)  putting hands or toys in the mouth 
E)  moving the tongue from side to side

Question 11

Iron-deficiency anemia is more common among low-income children and _____ children.

Accepted Answer

A)  African American and Mexican American 
B)  African American and Caucasian 
C)  Mexican American and Caucasian 
D)  African American and Native American 
E)  Mexican American and Native American 
A)  African American and Mexican American 
B)  African American and Caucasian 
C)  Mexican American and Caucasian 
D)  African American and Native American 
E)  Mexican American and Native American

Question 12

Beginning at age 3, the DRI equations for estimating energy requirements are based on a child's gender, age, height,  weight, and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical activity 
B)  adjusted age 
C)  language skills 
D)  temperament 
E)  average body temperature 
A)  physical activity 
B)  adjusted age 
C)  language skills 
D)  temperament 
E)  average body temperature

Question 13

Based on research, which of the following is a practical application that should be followed while feeding a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents should not attempt to control children's food intakes by attaching contingencies and coercive practices. 
B)  Parents should severely restrict junk foods and foods that are high in fat and sugar. 
C)  Children should be served large quantities of food so that they will finish at least half of the food served. 
D)  Child feeding experiences should take place in a strict environment. 
E)  Children should be forced to eat all the food served to them. 
A)  Parents should not attempt to control children's food intakes by attaching contingencies and coercive practices. 
B)  Parents should severely restrict junk foods and foods that are high in fat and sugar. 
C)  Children should be served large quantities of food so that they will finish at least half of the food served. 
D)  Child feeding experiences should take place in a strict environment. 
E)  Children should be forced to eat all the food served to them.

Question 14

The metabolic rate of _____ is the highest of any period after birth.

Accepted Answer

A)  teenagers 
B)  infants 
C)  toddlers 
D)  adults 
E)  pre-term infants 
A)  teenagers 
B)  infants 
C)  toddlers 
D)  adults 
E)  pre-term infants

Question 15

Bright Futures: Nutrition is a resource that provides health care professionals with evidence-based recommendations for pediatric health promotion, health supervision, and anticipatory guidance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The time taken to wean from the breast or the bottle is not variable and depends on the child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Children naturally prefer sweet and slightly _____ tastes.

Accepted Answer

A)  pungent 
B)  spicy 
C)  sour 
D)  bitter 
E)  salty 
A)  pungent 
B)  spicy 
C)  sour 
D)  bitter 
E)  salty

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Hemoglobin
RDAs
Vegan diet
Fine motor skills
LDL cholesterol
Trans fatty acids
Body mass index
Early childhood caries
DRIs
Anemia
Recumbent length
Fluorosis
Familial hyperlipidemia
Food security
Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
Preloads
Growth velocity
Preschool-age children
Atherosclerosis
Toddlers
Hemolytic uremic syndrome
Macrobiotic diet
Obesity
Gross motor skills
Stature

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Children between the ages of three and is...

Question 19

High-fiber foods may displace other energy-dense foods and may decrease the bioavailability of some minerals, such as iron and calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Components of a nutrition assessment include a food/nutrition-related history, pertinent biochemical measurements, anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, body mass index percentile, and a medical history.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The treatment of iron-deficiency anemia includes _____.

Which food is most likely a potential choking hazard for children less than 2 years of age?

The mission of the _____ program is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities.

Because toddlers can't eat a large amount of food at one time, snacks are vital in meeting the child's nutritional needs.

Campylobacter can be transmitted by _____.

On average, preschoolers gain _____ pounds per year.

In pediatrics, the goal is to strive for a specific BMI value.

A rapid growth rate coupled with inadequate intake of dietary iron places toddlers, especially 9- to 18-month-olds, at the highest risk for iron deficiency.

Recumbent length is used to measure toddlers less than 24 months of age and those between 24 and 36 months who are unable to stand unassisted.

Parents need to pay attention to cues of readiness for weaning, such as _____.

Iron-deficiency anemia is more common among low-income children and _____ children.

Beginning at age 3, the DRI equations for estimating energy requirements are based on a child's gender, age, height, weight, and ______.

Based on research, which of the following is a practical application that should be followed while feeding a child?

The metabolic rate of _____ is the highest of any period after birth.

Bright Futures: Nutrition is a resource that provides health care professionals with evidence-based recommendations for pediatric health promotion, health supervision, and anticipatory guidance.

The time taken to wean from the breast or the bottle is not variable and depends on the child.

Children naturally prefer sweet and slightly _____ tastes.

High-fiber foods may displace other energy-dense foods and may decrease the bioavailability of some minerals, such as iron and calcium.

Components of a nutrition assessment include a food/nutrition-related history, pertinent biochemical measurements, anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, body mass index percentile, and a medical history.

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Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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Exam 10: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

The treatment of iron-deficiency anemia includes _____.

Which food is most likely a potential choking hazard for children less than 2 years of age?

The mission of the _____ program is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities.

Because toddlers can't eat a large amount of food at one time, snacks are vital in meeting the child's nutritional needs.

Campylobacter can be transmitted by _____.

On average, preschoolers gain _____ pounds per year.

In pediatrics, the goal is to strive for a specific BMI value.

A rapid growth rate coupled with inadequate intake of dietary iron places toddlers, especially 9- to 18-month-olds, at the highest risk for iron deficiency.

Recumbent length is used to measure toddlers less than 24 months of age and those between 24 and 36 months who are unable to stand unassisted.

Parents need to pay attention to cues of readiness for weaning, such as _____.

Iron-deficiency anemia is more common among low-income children and _____ children.

Beginning at age 3, the DRI equations for estimating energy requirements are based on a child's gender, age, height, weight, and ______.

Based on research, which of the following is a practical application that should be followed while feeding a child?

The metabolic rate of _____ is the highest of any period after birth.

Bright Futures: Nutrition is a resource that provides health care professionals with evidence-based recommendations for pediatric health promotion, health supervision, and anticipatory guidance.

The time taken to wean from the breast or the bottle is not variable and depends on the child.

Children naturally prefer sweet and slightly _____ tastes.

High-fiber foods may displace other energy-dense foods and may decrease the bioavailability of some minerals, such as iron and calcium.

Components of a nutrition assessment include a food/nutrition-related history, pertinent biochemical measurements, anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, body mass index percentile, and a medical history.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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