Question 1

Which individual nutrient supplement is the most commonly used by adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  vitamin B  12  
C)  calcium 
D)  folic acid 
E)  vitamin C 
A)  iron 
B)  vitamin B  12  
C)  calcium 
D)  folic acid 
E)  vitamin C

Question 2

A highly competitive endurance athlete wants to know which foods should be avoided before a meet. He has been following a high-protein diet for the past six months, but he hasn't been performing his best and is wondering if his diet is the best choice. What advice would you give him?

Accepted Answer

High-protein diets should be discouraged

Question 3

How is BMI calculated? Discuss the health implications of adolescent overweight and obesity.

Accepted Answer

BMI is calculated by dividing a person's

Question 4

Growth hormone is available only by prescription for the treatment of growth disorders in youth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A successful eating-disorder prevention program _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  targets all youth 
B)  targets adolescents >15 years of age 
C)  includes a single intense information session 
D)  provides information via parents 
E)  provides only didactic learning experiences 
A)  targets all youth 
B)  targets adolescents >15 years of age 
C)  includes a single intense information session 
D)  provides information via parents 
E)  provides only didactic learning experiences

Question 6

Orlistat is currently the only weight loss medication that has been FDA-approved for use by adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The risk of obesity among children and adolescents increases if at least one parent is overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A risk factor for hypercholesterolemia is a family history of cardiovascular disease or high cholesterol levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which individual nutrient supplement is the most commonly used by adolescents?

A highly competitive endurance athlete wants to know which foods should be avoided before a meet. He has been following a high-protein diet for the past six months, but he hasn't been performing his best and is wondering if his diet is the best choice. What advice would you give him?

How is BMI calculated? Discuss the health implications of adolescent overweight and obesity.

Growth hormone is available only by prescription for the treatment of growth disorders in youth.

A successful eating-disorder prevention program _____.

Orlistat is currently the only weight loss medication that has been FDA-approved for use by adolescents.

The risk of obesity among children and adolescents increases if at least one parent is overweight.

A risk factor for hypercholesterolemia is a family history of cardiovascular disease or high cholesterol levels.

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Exam 15: Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Which individual nutrient supplement is the most commonly used by adolescents?

A highly competitive endurance athlete wants to know which foods should be avoided before a meet. He has been following a high-protein diet for the past six months, but he hasn't been performing his best and is wondering if his diet is the best choice. What advice would you give him?

How is BMI calculated? Discuss the health implications of adolescent overweight and obesity.

Growth hormone is available only by prescription for the treatment of growth disorders in youth.

A successful eating-disorder prevention program _____.

Orlistat is currently the only weight loss medication that has been FDA-approved for use by adolescents.

The risk of obesity among children and adolescents increases if at least one parent is overweight.

A risk factor for hypercholesterolemia is a family history of cardiovascular disease or high cholesterol levels.

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

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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Adolescent Nutrition

Adult Nutrition

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Nutrition and Older Adults

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