Question 1

________ is inattentive and impulsive behavior that is more frequent and severe than is typical of others a similar age.

Accepted Answer

Hyperactivity

Question 2

Brady is allergic to peanuts. In the school cafeteria, he begins to have difficulty breathing, his tongue and face swell, and he begins vomiting. Brady most likely is in immediate need of a lifesaving injection of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortisone 
B)  serotonin 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  dopamine 
E)  histamine 
A)  cortisone 
B)  serotonin 
C)  epinephrine 
D)  dopamine 
E)  histamine C

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the diets of today's children is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Few children eat the USDA recommended daily amounts from each food group. 
B)  Children 2 to 6 years of age eat more solid fat, added sugar, and sodium. 
C)  Preschool children eat more pizza and candy than those in previous decades. 
D)  Children consume adequate amounts of vitamin E, potassium, and fiber. 
E)  Children consume more fruit than they did in previous years. 
A)  Few children eat the USDA recommended daily amounts from each food group. 
B)  Children 2 to 6 years of age eat more solid fat, added sugar, and sodium. 
C)  Preschool children eat more pizza and candy than those in previous decades. 
D)  Children consume adequate amounts of vitamin E, potassium, and fiber. 
E)  Children consume more fruit than they did in previous years. D

Question 4

A child who develops antibodies to a certain food is said to have a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  food allergy 
B)  food intolerance 
C)  food-hyposensitivity reaction 
D)  transient immune suppression 
E)  food tolerance 
A)  food allergy 
B)  food intolerance 
C)  food-hyposensitivity reaction 
D)  transient immune suppression 
E)  food tolerance

Question 5

Based on data from the BMI-for-age growth charts, children and adolescents are categorized as overweight at the __________and above and as obese at the ___________ and above

Accepted Answer

A)  75th percentile, 80th percentile 
B)  85th percentile, 95th percentile 
C)  90th percentile, 92nd percentile 
D)  65th percentile, 75th percentile 
E)  55th percentile, 85th percentile. 
A)  75th percentile, 80th percentile 
B)  85th percentile, 95th percentile 
C)  90th percentile, 92nd percentile 
D)  65th percentile, 75th percentile 
E)  55th percentile, 85th percentile.

Question 6

What effects does iron deficiency have on a child's behavior and on school performance?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency has well-known and wides

Question 7

A healthy infant that weighs 7 pounds at birth likely will weigh ________ pounds by her/his first birthday.

Accepted Answer

A)  14 
B)  21 
C)  28 
D)  35 
E)  42 
A)  14 
B)  21 
C)  28 
D)  35 
E)  42

Question 8

________ are services that collect, screen, process, and distribute donated human milk.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are services that collect, screen, process,...

Question 9

Which of the following statements accurately describes how obesity affects the physical and psychological health of a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overweight children begin puberty later than their normal-weight peers. 
B)  Overweight children have less bone and muscle mass than their peers. 
C)  Negative stereotypes typically lead to emotional and social problems. 
D)  Risks for developing asthma are low, but may rise after puberty. 
E)  Researchers find that underweight children tend to react most positively to overweight bodies, which makes them supportive playmates for overweight children. 
A)  Overweight children begin puberty later than their normal-weight peers. 
B)  Overweight children have less bone and muscle mass than their peers. 
C)  Negative stereotypes typically lead to emotional and social problems. 
D)  Risks for developing asthma are low, but may rise after puberty. 
E)  Researchers find that underweight children tend to react most positively to overweight bodies, which makes them supportive playmates for overweight children.

Question 10

To help improve a child's BMI, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting television and video time for children older than 5 years to ________ hours per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  3.5 
D)  4 
E)  4.5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  3.5 
D)  4 
E)  4.5

Question 11

Approximately what percentage of an average teenager's daily food energy intake is derived from snacks?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  50% 
E)  75% 
A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  50% 
E)  75%

Question 12

Children absorb more lead if their stomachs are empty and when they have low intakes of _________ and _________

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose, water 
B)  selenium, magnesium 
C)  calcium, vitamin d 
D)  lycopene, folate 
E)  mercury, molybdenum 
A)  glucose, water 
B)  selenium, magnesium 
C)  calcium, vitamin d 
D)  lycopene, folate 
E)  mercury, molybdenum

Question 13

The period from the beginning of puberty until maturity is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The period from the beginning of puberty...

Question 14

Which of the following accurately describes the need for supplements in childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very few children take nutrient supplements of any kind. 
B)  A child's diet typically is rich in iron-fortified foods, so supplementation is not recommended. 
C)  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a daily multivitamin for all children under the age of 12. 
D)  Children who fail to consume vitamin D-fortified foods should receive a daily supplement of 15 µg. 
E)  The FDA is responsible for testing all dietary supplements for their safe use in children. 
A)  Very few children take nutrient supplements of any kind. 
B)  A child's diet typically is rich in iron-fortified foods, so supplementation is not recommended. 
C)  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a daily multivitamin for all children under the age of 12. 
D)  Children who fail to consume vitamin D-fortified foods should receive a daily supplement of 15 µg. 
E)  The FDA is responsible for testing all dietary supplements for their safe use in children.

Question 15

A life-threatening, whole-body allergic reaction to an offending substance is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of A life-threatening, whole-body allergic reaction to an...

Question 16

In general, how long does the adolescent growth spurt last?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 year 
B)  2.5 years 
C)  3.5 years 
D)  4 years 
E)  4.5 years 
A)  1 year 
B)  2.5 years 
C)  3.5 years 
D)  4 years 
E)  4.5 years

Question 17

Symptoms of anaphylactic shock can include:

Accepted Answer

A)  drop in blood pressure and/or loss in consciousness 
B)  sleepiness 
C)  memory loss 
D)  ADHD 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  drop in blood pressure and/or loss in consciousness 
B)  sleepiness 
C)  memory loss 
D)  ADHD 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 18

What is the leading cause of pediatric hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity 
B)  high sodium intake 
C)  insufficient calcium intake 
D)  potassium deficiency 
E)  high HDL cholesterol 
A)  obesity 
B)  high sodium intake 
C)  insufficient calcium intake 
D)  potassium deficiency 
E)  high HDL cholesterol

Question 19

As compared to breast milk or infant formula, cow's milk contains too much ________ and too little ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein, carbohydrate 
B)  protein, fat 
C)  fat, protein 
D)  fat, carbohydrate 
E)  carbohydrate, protein 
A)  protein, carbohydrate 
B)  protein, fat 
C)  fat, protein 
D)  fat, carbohydrate 
E)  carbohydrate, protein

Question 20

An infant's brain weight is about _________of body weight, whereas an adult's brain weight is about ___________

Accepted Answer

A)  12%, 2%. 
B)  2%, 12% 
C)  10%, 4% 
D)  4%, 10% 
E)  Brain development in an infant is difficult to measure. 
A)  12%, 2%. 
B)  2%, 12% 
C)  10%, 4% 
D)  4%, 10% 
E)  Brain development in an infant is difficult to measure.

Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

________ is inattentive and impulsive behavior that is more frequent and severe than is typical of others a similar age.

Brady is allergic to peanuts. In the school cafeteria, he begins to have difficulty breathing, his tongue and face swell, and he begins vomiting. Brady most likely is in immediate need of a lifesaving injection of ________.

Which of the following statements about the diets of today's children is FALSE?

A child who develops antibodies to a certain food is said to have a ________.

Based on data from the BMI-for-age growth charts, children and adolescents are categorized as overweight at the __________and above and as obese at the ___________ and above

What effects does iron deficiency have on a child's behavior and on school performance?

A healthy infant that weighs 7 pounds at birth likely will weigh ________ pounds by her/his first birthday.

________ are services that collect, screen, process, and distribute donated human milk.

Which of the following statements accurately describes how obesity affects the physical and psychological health of a child?

To help improve a child's BMI, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting television and video time for children older than 5 years to ________ hours per day.

Approximately what percentage of an average teenager's daily food energy intake is derived from snacks?

Children absorb more lead if their stomachs are empty and when they have low intakes of _________ and _________

The period from the beginning of puberty until maturity is called "________."

Which of the following accurately describes the need for supplements in childhood?

A life-threatening, whole-body allergic reaction to an offending substance is called "________."

In general, how long does the adolescent growth spurt last?

Symptoms of anaphylactic shock can include:

What is the leading cause of pediatric hypertension?

As compared to breast milk or infant formula, cow's milk contains too much ________ and too little ________.

An infant's brain weight is about _________of body weight, whereas an adult's brain weight is about ___________

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

Based on data from the BMI-for-age growth charts, children and adolescents are categorized as overweight at the and above and as obese at the _ and above

Children absorb more lead if their stomachs are empty and when they have low intakes of _ and _

As compared to breast milk or infant formula, cow's milk contains too much and too little .

An infant's brain weight is about _of body weight, whereas an adult's brain weight is about ___