Question 1

An active 6-year-old child needs about _________ kcalories per day to meet energy needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  400 
B)  800 
C)  1600 
D)  2400 
E)  3200 
A)  400 
B)  800 
C)  1600 
D)  2400 
E)  3200

Question 2

Explain the possible relationships between nutrition and hyperactivity.

Accepted Answer

Hyperactive children have trouble sleepi

Question 3

Each year from age 1 to adolescence, a child typically grows taller by 2 to 3 inches and heavier by ________ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 
B)  5 to 6 
C)  10 to 12 
D)  15 to 18 
E)  20 to 23 
A)  2 to 3 
B)  5 to 6 
C)  10 to 12 
D)  15 to 18 
E)  20 to 23

Question 4

What percentage of young school-aged children exhibit hyperactivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  7% 
B)  11% 
C)  15% 
D)  17% 
E)  23% 
A)  7% 
B)  11% 
C)  15% 
D)  17% 
E)  23%

Question 5

How does obesity affect growth, physical health, and psychological development in children?

Accepted Answer

Overweight children develop a characteri

Question 6

What is alpha-lactalbumin?

Accepted Answer

A)  the primary carbohydrate in human breast milk 
B)  the primary carbohydrate in cow's milk 
C)  a fatty acid in human breast milk 
D)  the chief protein in human breast milk 
E)  the chief protein in cow's milk 
A)  the primary carbohydrate in human breast milk 
B)  the primary carbohydrate in cow's milk 
C)  a fatty acid in human breast milk 
D)  the chief protein in human breast milk 
E)  the chief protein in cow's milk

Question 7

Breastfeeding may also reduce the risk of ____________

Accepted Answer

A)  contamination 
B)  sudden infant death syndrome 
C)  arrythmias 
D)  eating disorders 
E)  pica 
A)  contamination 
B)  sudden infant death syndrome 
C)  arrythmias 
D)  eating disorders 
E)  pica

Question 8

Which of the following statements accurately describes energy and nutrient needs during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blacks, females, and overweight children are most at risk for vitamin D deficiencies. 
B)  Girls in an adolescent growth spurt need an additional 2.9 mg of iron a day. 
C)  More nutrient-dense foods are needed by males because of their faster development. 
D)  The risk for calcium insufficiency is greatest in males owing to their high intake of soft drinks. 
E)  The adolescent growth spurt begins around age 12 for females and 10 for males. 
A)  Blacks, females, and overweight children are most at risk for vitamin D deficiencies. 
B)  Girls in an adolescent growth spurt need an additional 2.9 mg of iron a day. 
C)  More nutrient-dense foods are needed by males because of their faster development. 
D)  The risk for calcium insufficiency is greatest in males owing to their high intake of soft drinks. 
E)  The adolescent growth spurt begins around age 12 for females and 10 for males.

Question 9

What is colostrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  a clot in the bloodstream 
B)  a major sugar in breast milk 
C)  a hormone that promotes milk production 
D)  a milklike substance secreted right after delivery 
E)  a vitamin in breast milk 
A)  a clot in the bloodstream 
B)  a major sugar in breast milk 
C)  a hormone that promotes milk production 
D)  a milklike substance secreted right after delivery 
E)  a vitamin in breast milk

Question 10

What are the benefits and risks of formula feeding?

Accepted Answer

Formula manufacturers attempt to copy th

Question 11

During the second year, a healthy infant gains less than ________ pounds and grows about ________ inches taller.

Accepted Answer

A)  10, 5 
B)  10, 10 
C)  15, 5 
D)  15, 10 
E)  20, 5 
A)  10, 5 
B)  10, 10 
C)  15, 5 
D)  15, 10 
E)  20, 5

Question 12

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  10 
C)  14 
D)  17 
E)  21 
A)  7 
B)  10 
C)  14 
D)  17 
E)  21

Question 13

What percentage of children younger than 4 years are diagnosed with food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 3% 
B)  4 to 8% 
C)  10 to 12% 
D)  15 to 18% 
E)  22 to 25% 
A)  1 to 3% 
B)  4 to 8% 
C)  10 to 12% 
D)  15 to 18% 
E)  22 to 25%

Question 14

Which of the following represents a risk of formula feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  lead deficiencies in available water sources for infants over 6 months old 
B)  excessive fluoride levels in available water sources for infants of any age 
C)  inadequate fluoride levels in available water sources for infants under 6 months old 
D)  lack of sufficient FDA oversight on currently available formulas 
E)  lack of sufficient FDA testing for contamination with Salmonella 
A)  lead deficiencies in available water sources for infants over 6 months old 
B)  excessive fluoride levels in available water sources for infants of any age 
C)  inadequate fluoride levels in available water sources for infants under 6 months old 
D)  lack of sufficient FDA oversight on currently available formulas 
E)  lack of sufficient FDA testing for contamination with Salmonella

Question 15

The iron-deficiency anemia that develops when an excessive milk intake displaces iron-rich foods from the diet is called "________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The iron-deficiency anemia that develops when an...

Question 16

Energy and nutrient needs are greater during ________ than at any other time of life, except during pregnancy and lactation.

Accepted Answer

A)  infancy 
B)  early childhood 
C)  adolescence 
D)  early adulthood 
E)  late adulthood 
A)  infancy 
B)  early childhood 
C)  adolescence 
D)  early adulthood 
E)  late adulthood

Question 17

Briefly explain the relationship between obesity and the early development of chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

Today, unprecedented numbers of U.S. chi

Question 18

About how many hours of television do children aged 8 to 18 years watch each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  2.5 
B)  3 
C)  4.5 
D)  5 
E)  6.5 
A)  2.5 
B)  3 
C)  4.5 
D)  5 
E)  6.5

Question 19

What factor in breast milk inhibits inflammatory bowel disease and supports a healthy epithelial barrier?

Accepted Answer

A)  colostrum 
B)  lactoferrin 
C)  TGF-β 
D)  bifidus factor 
E)  lysozyme 
A)  colostrum 
B)  lactoferrin 
C)  TGF-β 
D)  bifidus factor 
E)  lysozyme

Question 20

Infants benefit from bifidus factors in breast milk because bifidus factors ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent respiratory infections 
B)  favor the growth of "friendly" bacteria in the digestive tract 
C)  regulate cell growth 
D)  prevent bacteria from getting the iron needed to grow 
E)  kill bacteria 
A)  prevent respiratory infections 
B)  favor the growth of "friendly" bacteria in the digestive tract 
C)  regulate cell growth 
D)  prevent bacteria from getting the iron needed to grow 
E)  kill bacteria

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

An active 6-year-old child needs about _________ kcalories per day to meet energy needs.

Explain the possible relationships between nutrition and hyperactivity.

Each year from age 1 to adolescence, a child typically grows taller by 2 to 3 inches and heavier by ________ pounds.

What percentage of young school-aged children exhibit hyperactivity?

How does obesity affect growth, physical health, and psychological development in children?

What is alpha-lactalbumin?

Breastfeeding may also reduce the risk of ____________

Which of the following statements accurately describes energy and nutrient needs during adolescence?

What is colostrum?

What are the benefits and risks of formula feeding?

During the second year, a healthy infant gains less than ________ pounds and grows about ________ inches taller.

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

What percentage of children younger than 4 years are diagnosed with food allergies?

Which of the following represents a risk of formula feeding?

The iron-deficiency anemia that develops when an excessive milk intake displaces iron-rich foods from the diet is called "________."

Energy and nutrient needs are greater during ________ than at any other time of life, except during pregnancy and lactation.

Briefly explain the relationship between obesity and the early development of chronic diseases.

About how many hours of television do children aged 8 to 18 years watch each day?

What factor in breast milk inhibits inflammatory bowel disease and supports a healthy epithelial barrier?

Infants benefit from bifidus factors in breast milk because bifidus factors ________.

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

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