Question 1

The recommended protein intake for infants from birth to six months of age is _____ g/kg body weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 
B)  1.52 
C)  1.2 
D)  1.93 
E)  2.5 
A)  0.5 
B)  1.52 
C)  1.2 
D)  1.93 
E)  2.5

Question 2

Infant mortality is one of the key indicators of the overall health of a nation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Lactose intolerance is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a milk protein allergy 
B)  less common in infants than adults 
C)  caused by excessive production of the enzyme lactase 
D)  caused by an inability of the body to produce lactose 
E)  overcome by feeding infants formulas high in lactose to build their tolerance 
A)  a milk protein allergy 
B)  less common in infants than adults 
C)  caused by excessive production of the enzyme lactase 
D)  caused by an inability of the body to produce lactose 
E)  overcome by feeding infants formulas high in lactose to build their tolerance

Question 4

What are the warning signs of growth difficulties in infants?

Accepted Answer

Warning signs of growth diffic

Question 5

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide recommendations for healthful eating and physical activity for individuals starting at _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  birth 
B)  6 months of age 
C)  1 year of age 
D)  2 years of age 
E)  18 years of age 
A)  birth 
B)  6 months of age 
C)  1 year of age 
D)  2 years of age 
E)  18 years of age

Question 6

An infant weighing 2300 g would be considered a(n) _____-birthweight infant.

Accepted Answer

A)  high 
B)  normal 
C)  low 
D)  very low 
E)  extremely low 
A)  high 
B)  normal 
C)  low 
D)  very low 
E)  extremely low

Question 7

The Adequate Intake for sodium is _____ mg for infants from birth to six months of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  152 
B)  100 
C)  30 
D)  120 
E)  80 
A)  152 
B)  100 
C)  30 
D)  120 
E)  80

Question 8

A four-month-old exclusively breastfed infant who has not begun eating other foods should receive _____ supplements.

Accepted Answer

A)  multivitamin 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  calcium 
D)  iron 
E)  fluoride 
A)  multivitamin 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  calcium 
D)  iron 
E)  fluoride

Question 9

How does the digestive system develop in infants?

Accepted Answer

A healthy digestive system is necessary

Question 10

Which of the following reflexes would help an infant breastfeed?

Accepted Answer

A)  moro and sucking 
B)  babinski and withdrawal 
C)  rooting and withdrawal 
D)  rooting and sucking 
E)  rooting, sucking, and withdrawal 
A)  moro and sucking 
B)  babinski and withdrawal 
C)  rooting and withdrawal 
D)  rooting and sucking 
E)  rooting, sucking, and withdrawal

Question 11

The process of breaking down body protein to generate energy is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  catabolism 
B)  aerobic metabolism 
C)  anabolism 
D)  assimilation 
E)  anaerobic metabolism 
A)  catabolism 
B)  aerobic metabolism 
C)  anabolism 
D)  assimilation 
E)  anaerobic metabolism

Question 12

Which of the following conditions affecting infants is least likely to indicate the immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  colic 
B)  gastroesophageal reflux (GER) 
C)  unexplained diarrhea 
D)  constipation 
E)  hypothyroidism 
A)  colic 
B)  gastroesophageal reflux (GER) 
C)  unexplained diarrhea 
D)  constipation 
E)  hypothyroidism

Question 13

Fat contributes approximately half of the calories in breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why is fat an essential component in infant diets?

Accepted Answer

Fat provides essential fatty acids, is a

Question 15

Restriction of dietary cholesterol is recommended during infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The recommended protein intake for infants from 7 to 12 months of age is _____ g/kg body weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.8 
B)  1.0 
C)  1.2 
D)  1.4 
E)  1.6 
A)  0.8 
B)  1.0 
C)  1.2 
D)  1.4 
E)  1.6

Question 17

The _____ reflex happens w hen the sole of a baby's foot is stroked, and his or her toes fan out.

Accepted Answer

A)  stepping 
B)  rooting 
C)  moro 
D)  palmar 
E)  babinski 
A)  stepping 
B)  rooting 
C)  moro 
D)  palmar 
E)  babinski

Question 18

As blood lead levels increase, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  only blood calcium levels decrease 
B)  only blood iron levels decrease 
C)  blood calcium and iron levels decrease 
D)  blood calcium levels also increase 
E)  both blood calcium and iron levels increase 
A)  only blood calcium levels decrease 
B)  only blood iron levels decrease 
C)  blood calcium and iron levels decrease 
D)  blood calcium levels also increase 
E)  both blood calcium and iron levels increase

Question 19

The manufacture of infant formula in the United States is closely regulated by the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 
B)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
C)  American Academy of Pediatrics 
D)  Food and Drug Administration 
E)  World Health Organization 
A)  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 
B)  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
C)  American Academy of Pediatrics 
D)  Food and Drug Administration 
E)  World Health Organization

Question 20

The most common chronic disease of childhood is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes 
B)  dental caries 
C)  respiratory infection 
D)  ear infection 
E)  influenza 
A)  diabetes 
B)  dental caries 
C)  respiratory infection 
D)  ear infection 
E)  influenza

The recommended protein intake for infants from birth to six months of age is _____ g/kg body weight.

Infant mortality is one of the key indicators of the overall health of a nation.

Lactose intolerance is _____.

What are the warning signs of growth difficulties in infants?

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide recommendations for healthful eating and physical activity for individuals starting at _____.

An infant weighing 2300 g would be considered a(n) _____-birthweight infant.

The Adequate Intake for sodium is _____ mg for infants from birth to six months of age.

A four-month-old exclusively breastfed infant who has not begun eating other foods should receive _____ supplements.

How does the digestive system develop in infants?

Which of the following reflexes would help an infant breastfeed?

The process of breaking down body protein to generate energy is known as _____.

Which of the following conditions affecting infants is least likely to indicate the immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract?

Fat contributes approximately half of the calories in breast milk.

Why is fat an essential component in infant diets?

Restriction of dietary cholesterol is recommended during infancy.

The recommended protein intake for infants from 7 to 12 months of age is _____ g/kg body weight.

The _____ reflex happens w hen the sole of a baby's foot is stroked, and his or her toes fan out.

As blood lead levels increase, _____.

The manufacture of infant formula in the United States is closely regulated by the _____.

The most common chronic disease of childhood is _____.

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Exam 8: Infant Nutrition

The recommended protein intake for infants from birth to six months of age is _____ g/kg body weight.

Infant mortality is one of the key indicators of the overall health of a nation.

Lactose intolerance is _____.

What are the warning signs of growth difficulties in infants?

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans provide recommendations for healthful eating and physical activity for individuals starting at _____.

An infant weighing 2300 g would be considered a(n) _____-birthweight infant.

The Adequate Intake for sodium is _____ mg for infants from birth to six months of age.

A four-month-old exclusively breastfed infant who has not begun eating other foods should receive _____ supplements.

How does the digestive system develop in infants?

Which of the following reflexes would help an infant breastfeed?

The process of breaking down body protein to generate energy is known as _____.

Which of the following conditions affecting infants is least likely to indicate the immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract?

Fat contributes approximately half of the calories in breast milk.

Why is fat an essential component in infant diets?

Restriction of dietary cholesterol is recommended during infancy.

The recommended protein intake for infants from 7 to 12 months of age is _____ g/kg body weight.

The _____ reflex happens w hen the sole of a baby's foot is stroked, and his or her toes fan out.

As blood lead levels increase, _____.

The manufacture of infant formula in the United States is closely regulated by the _____.

The most common chronic disease of childhood is _____.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Nutrition During Lactation

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Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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Adolescent Nutrition

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Adult Nutrition

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