Question 1

BMI is calculated by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiplying weight in kilograms with height in meters 
B)  dividing height in meters by weight in kilograms 
C)  dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters 
D)  adding weight in kilograms to the square of height in meters 
E)  dividing the square of weight in kilograms by height in meters 
A)  multiplying weight in kilograms with height in meters 
B)  dividing height in meters by weight in kilograms 
C)  dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters 
D)  adding weight in kilograms to the square of height in meters 
E)  dividing the square of weight in kilograms by height in meters

Question 2

To be eligible for WIC services, the only criterion is that children must live in a low-income household.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following actions is characteristic of the development of fine motor skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  stacking objects 
B)  walking alone 
C)  running 
D)  riding a tricycle 
E)  skipping 
A)  stacking objects 
B)  walking alone 
C)  running 
D)  riding a tricycle 
E)  skipping

Question 4

Which factor increases fluid requirements for toddlers and preschoolers?

Accepted Answer

A)  fever 
B)  iron deficiency 
C)  constipation 
D)  increased fat intake 
E)  increased calcium intake 
A)  fever 
B)  iron deficiency 
C)  constipation 
D)  increased fat intake 
E)  increased calcium intake

Question 5

Which food is least likely to promote tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

A)  gummy bears 
B)  caramel 
C)  fruit juice 
D)  milk 
E)  apple slices 
A)  gummy bears 
B)  caramel 
C)  fruit juice 
D)  milk 
E)  apple slices

Question 6

Parents and caretakers should be warned against giving high amounts of vitamins and minerals to children, particularly vitamins _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  A and B  12  
B)  A and D 
C)  C and E 
D)  B  6  and C 
E)  C and K 
A)  A and B  12  
B)  A and D 
C)  C and E 
D)  B  6  and C 
E)  C and K

Question 7

Children naturally prefer sour and bitter tasting foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Children on vegan diets should receive vitamin B  12  supplements or consume _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  textured soy protein 
B)  almond butter 
C)  broccoli 
D)  orange juice 
E)  spinach 
A)  textured soy protein 
B)  almond butter 
C)  broccoli 
D)  orange juice 
E)  spinach

Question 9

Which common nutrition problem may decrease growth in young children?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron-deficiency anemia 
B)  dental caries 
C)  constipation 
D)  elevated blood lead levels 
E)  elevated HDL cholesterol levels 
A)  iron-deficiency anemia 
B)  dental caries 
C)  constipation 
D)  elevated blood lead levels 
E)  elevated HDL cholesterol levels

Question 10

The goal of _____ is to increase the readiness for school of children from economically disadvantaged families.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What is the American Heart Association's current dietary recommendations for children?

Accepted Answer

The recommended diet includes fruits and

Question 12

The dad of a preschool-age child is worried that his daughter is not getting enough calcium. He would like to know the effects of low calcium intake, current recommendations regarding calcium intake, and good sources of calcium for his daughter. As the school nurse, what would you tell him?

Accepted Answer

Adequate calcium intake in childhood aff

Question 13

Children have an innate ability to adjust their caloric intake to meet energy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Many babies begin to wean from the breast or the bottle at about _____ months of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-6 
B)  7-8 
C)  9-10 
D)  11-12 
E)  13-14 
A)  5-6 
B)  7-8 
C)  9-10 
D)  11-12 
E)  13-14

Question 15

Based on the results of various studies discussed in Chapter 10, discuss some of the practical applications of child-feeding research.

Accepted Answer

Examples include: 
● Parents should resp

Question 16

High intakes of _____ elevate LDL cholesterol levels in children and adults alike.

Accepted Answer

A)  sweets and dairy products 
B)  protein and carbohydrate 
C)  saturated fat and trans fatty acids 
D)  monounsaturated fat and dietary cholesterol 
E)  polyunsaturated fat and salt 
A)  sweets and dairy products 
B)  protein and carbohydrate 
C)  saturated fat and trans fatty acids 
D)  monounsaturated fat and dietary cholesterol 
E)  polyunsaturated fat and salt

Question 17

The recommended intake of protein for toddlers is 0.95 g/kg/d.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The recommended total fiber intake for a 5-year-old child is _____ g/day.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25 
E)  30 
A)  10 
B)  15 
C)  20 
D)  25 
E)  30

Question 19

The FDA and the EPA advise that young children should eat fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury such as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico 
B)  swordfish 
C)  king mackerel 
D)  salmon 
E)  shark 
A)  tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico 
B)  swordfish 
C)  king mackerel 
D)  salmon 
E)  shark

Question 20

One rule of thumb regarding the serving sizes for toddlers is _____ of food per year of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 teaspoon 
B)  2 teaspoons 
C)  1 tablespoon 
D)  ¼ cup 
E)  ½ cup 
A)  1 teaspoon 
B)  2 teaspoons 
C)  1 tablespoon 
D)  ¼ cup 
E)  ½ cup

BMI is calculated by _____.

To be eligible for WIC services, the only criterion is that children must live in a low-income household.

Which of the following actions is characteristic of the development of fine motor skills?

Which factor increases fluid requirements for toddlers and preschoolers?

Which food is least likely to promote tooth decay?

Parents and caretakers should be warned against giving high amounts of vitamins and minerals to children, particularly vitamins _____.

Children naturally prefer sour and bitter tasting foods.

Children on vegan diets should receive vitamin B ₁₂ supplements or consume _____.

Which common nutrition problem may decrease growth in young children?

The goal of _____ is to increase the readiness for school of children from economically disadvantaged families.

What is the American Heart Association's current dietary recommendations for children?

The dad of a preschool-age child is worried that his daughter is not getting enough calcium. He would like to know the effects of low calcium intake, current recommendations regarding calcium intake, and good sources of calcium for his daughter. As the school nurse, what would you tell him?

Children have an innate ability to adjust their caloric intake to meet energy needs.

Many babies begin to wean from the breast or the bottle at about _____ months of age.

Based on the results of various studies discussed in Chapter 10, discuss some of the practical applications of child-feeding research.

High intakes of _____ elevate LDL cholesterol levels in children and adults alike.

The recommended intake of protein for toddlers is 0.95 g/kg/d.

The recommended total fiber intake for a 5-year-old child is _____ g/day.

The FDA and the EPA advise that young children should eat fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury such as _____.

One rule of thumb regarding the serving sizes for toddlers is _____ of food per year of age.

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Infant Nutrition

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Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

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Adult Nutrition

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BMI is calculated by _____.

To be eligible for WIC services, the only criterion is that children must live in a low-income household.

Which of the following actions is characteristic of the development of fine motor skills?

Which factor increases fluid requirements for toddlers and preschoolers?

Which food is least likely to promote tooth decay?

Parents and caretakers should be warned against giving high amounts of vitamins and minerals to children, particularly vitamins _____.

Children naturally prefer sour and bitter tasting foods.

Children on vegan diets should receive vitamin B 12 supplements or consume _____.

Which common nutrition problem may decrease growth in young children?

The goal of _____ is to increase the readiness for school of children from economically disadvantaged families.

What is the American Heart Association's current dietary recommendations for children?

The dad of a preschool-age child is worried that his daughter is not getting enough calcium. He would like to know the effects of low calcium intake, current recommendations regarding calcium intake, and good sources of calcium for his daughter. As the school nurse, what would you tell him?

Children have an innate ability to adjust their caloric intake to meet energy needs.

Many babies begin to wean from the breast or the bottle at about _____ months of age.

Based on the results of various studies discussed in Chapter 10, discuss some of the practical applications of child-feeding research.

High intakes of _____ elevate LDL cholesterol levels in children and adults alike.

The recommended intake of protein for toddlers is 0.95 g/kg/d.

The recommended total fiber intake for a 5-year-old child is _____ g/day.

The FDA and the EPA advise that young children should eat fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury such as _____.

One rule of thumb regarding the serving sizes for toddlers is _____ of food per year of age.

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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Children on vegan diets should receive vitamin B ₁₂ supplements or consume _____.