Question 1

The physical, psychosocial, and cognitive changes associated with adolescence have no direct effects on nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is recommended for the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in an adolescent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess for the presence of acanthosis nigricans. 
B)  Assess the blood lipids level of the individual. 
C)  Assess changes in blood pressure levels. 
D)  Review daily physical behavioral patterns. 
E)  Review weight status with client. 
A)  Assess for the presence of acanthosis nigricans. 
B)  Assess the blood lipids level of the individual. 
C)  Assess changes in blood pressure levels. 
D)  Review daily physical behavioral patterns. 
E)  Review weight status with client.

Question 3

The development of _____ because of severe folate deficiency is rare among adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A)  malnutrition 
B)  megaloblastic anemia 
C)  attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder 
D)  type 1 diabetes 
E)  osteoporosis 
A)  malnutrition 
B)  megaloblastic anemia 
C)  attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder 
D)  type 1 diabetes 
E)  osteoporosis

Question 4

Which supplement is often required by vegans unless they routinely consume fortified foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  fiber 
B)  folic acid 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  Vitamin B12 
A)  fiber 
B)  folic acid 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  vitamin E 
E)  Vitamin B12

Question 5

Teens below the 15th percentile of weight-for-height or BMI-for-age are considered to be underweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Menarche occurs most commonly during sexual maturation rating (SMR) stage _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 7

Why is vitamin D important to the body? Generally, who is at risk for low levels of vitamin D?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that

Question 8

Research by Frisch suggests that _____ percent body fat is required for the development and maintenance of regular ovulatory cycles.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  18 
C)  20 
D)  22 
E)  25 
A)  15 
B)  18 
C)  20 
D)  22 
E)  25

Question 9

Adolescence is usually defined as the period of life between _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 and 16 
B)  11 and 17 
C)  15 and 18 
D)  11 and 21 
E)  18 and 22 
A)  10 and 16 
B)  11 and 17 
C)  15 and 18 
D)  11 and 21 
E)  18 and 22

Question 10

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  eating disorders 
B)  renal disease 
C)  neural tube defects 
D)  colon cancer 
E)  anemia 
A)  eating disorders 
B)  renal disease 
C)  neural tube defects 
D)  colon cancer 
E)  anemia

Question 11

School-based programs can play important roles in promoting lifelong healthy eating and physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The energy needs of adolescents are influenced by activity level and increased requirements to support growth and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

List the biological changes that occur during puberty. Why should sexual maturation be used to assess an adolescent's growth and nutritional needs rather than chronological age?

Accepted Answer

The biological changes that occur during

Question 14

Half of U.S. adolescents attend a physical education class at least once a week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Bone is composed largely of calcium, protein, and _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  iron 
C)  boron 
D)  potassium 
E)  phosphorus 
A)  sodium 
B)  iron 
C)  boron 
D)  potassium 
E)  phosphorus

Question 16

An environmental/community factor that influences eating behaviors is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  food availability in schools 
B)  biological changes 
C)  body image 
D)  food distribution 
E)  self-efficacy 
A)  food availability in schools 
B)  biological changes 
C)  body image 
D)  food distribution 
E)  self-efficacy

Question 17

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes, males between the ages of 9 and 13 years should take _____ of calcium.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 mg/day 
B)  1,100 mg/day 
C)  1,200 mg/day 
D)  1,300 mg/day 
E)  1,400 mg/day 
A)  1,000 mg/day 
B)  1,100 mg/day 
C)  1,200 mg/day 
D)  1,300 mg/day 
E)  1,400 mg/day

Question 18

Adolescent vegetarians, especially adolescent males, have been found to be at low risk for engaging in unhealthy weight-loss behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

At SMR stage _____, sexual maturation has concluded.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 20

Repeated measurements of weight, height, and _____ over a several-month period are needed to accurately assess adequacy of growth and development.

Accepted Answer

A)  body composition 
B)  waist circumference 
C)  BMI 
D)  muscular strength 
E)  flexibility 
A)  body composition 
B)  waist circumference 
C)  BMI 
D)  muscular strength 
E)  flexibility

The physical, psychosocial, and cognitive changes associated with adolescence have no direct effects on nutritional status.

Which of the following is recommended for the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in an adolescent?

The development of _____ because of severe folate deficiency is rare among adolescents.

Which supplement is often required by vegans unless they routinely consume fortified foods?

Teens below the 15th percentile of weight-for-height or BMI-for-age are considered to be underweight.

Menarche occurs most commonly during sexual maturation rating (SMR) stage _____.

Why is vitamin D important to the body? Generally, who is at risk for low levels of vitamin D?

Research by Frisch suggests that _____ percent body fat is required for the development and maintenance of regular ovulatory cycles.

Adolescence is usually defined as the period of life between _____ years of age.

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of _____.

School-based programs can play important roles in promoting lifelong healthy eating and physical activity.

The energy needs of adolescents are influenced by activity level and increased requirements to support growth and development.

List the biological changes that occur during puberty. Why should sexual maturation be used to assess an adolescent's growth and nutritional needs rather than chronological age?

Half of U.S. adolescents attend a physical education class at least once a week.

Bone is composed largely of calcium, protein, and _____.

An environmental/community factor that influences eating behaviors is _____.

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes, males between the ages of 9 and 13 years should take _____ of calcium.

Adolescent vegetarians, especially adolescent males, have been found to be at low risk for engaging in unhealthy weight-loss behaviors.

At SMR stage _____, sexual maturation has concluded.

Repeated measurements of weight, height, and _____ over a several-month period are needed to accurately assess adequacy of growth and development.

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Exam 14: Adolescent Nutrition

The physical, psychosocial, and cognitive changes associated with adolescence have no direct effects on nutritional status.

Which of the following is recommended for the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in an adolescent?

The development of _____ because of severe folate deficiency is rare among adolescents.

Which supplement is often required by vegans unless they routinely consume fortified foods?

Teens below the 15th percentile of weight-for-height or BMI-for-age are considered to be underweight.

Menarche occurs most commonly during sexual maturation rating (SMR) stage _____.

Why is vitamin D important to the body? Generally, who is at risk for low levels of vitamin D?

Research by Frisch suggests that _____ percent body fat is required for the development and maintenance of regular ovulatory cycles.

Adolescence is usually defined as the period of life between _____ years of age.

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of _____.

School-based programs can play important roles in promoting lifelong healthy eating and physical activity.

The energy needs of adolescents are influenced by activity level and increased requirements to support growth and development.

List the biological changes that occur during puberty. Why should sexual maturation be used to assess an adolescent's growth and nutritional needs rather than chronological age?

Half of U.S. adolescents attend a physical education class at least once a week.

Bone is composed largely of calcium, protein, and _____.

An environmental/community factor that influences eating behaviors is _____.

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes, males between the ages of 9 and 13 years should take _____ of calcium.

Adolescent vegetarians, especially adolescent males, have been found to be at low risk for engaging in unhealthy weight-loss behaviors.

At SMR stage _____, sexual maturation has concluded.

Repeated measurements of weight, height, and _____ over a several-month period are needed to accurately assess adequacy of growth and development.

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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

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

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Nutrition and Older Adults

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