Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding children's energy intake and activity levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children tend to eat the same amount of food at each meal. 
B)  Overweight children have appetites similar to normal-weight children. 
C)  Energy needs per kilogram of body weight continually increase from 1 to 5 years of age. 
D)  Children following a vegan diet may have difficulty meeting their energy needs. 
E)  An active 10-year-old child requires about 3200 kcal/day. 
A)  Children tend to eat the same amount of food at each meal. 
B)  Overweight children have appetites similar to normal-weight children. 
C)  Energy needs per kilogram of body weight continually increase from 1 to 5 years of age. 
D)  Children following a vegan diet may have difficulty meeting their energy needs. 
E)  An active 10-year-old child requires about 3200 kcal/day.

Question 2

Why is goat's milk inappropriate for infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is high in iron. 
B)  It has a low folate content. 
C)  It is low in protein. 
D)  It is high in calcium. 
E)  It lacks vitamin D. 
A)  It is high in iron. 
B)  It has a low folate content. 
C)  It is low in protein. 
D)  It is high in calcium. 
E)  It lacks vitamin D.

Question 3

A 1-year-old who drinks more than 3 cups of cow's milk a day is at an increased risk for developing a deficiency of which nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  folate 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  vitamin D 
A)  iron 
B)  folate 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  vitamin D

Question 4

To maintain skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular health, a child should be physically active for at least ________ minutes each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  60 
E)  90 
A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  60 
E)  90

Question 5

Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

A)  development of caries resulting from frequent use of nonsterile bottles and nipples 
B)  bacterial attack of teeth due to use of lead-rich drinking water 
C)  extensive tooth decay in infants due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle 
D)  tooth decay resulting from prolonged exposure to soft food due to the infant's inability to swallow normally 
E)  tooth decay resulting from the rubbing of the nipple against the teeth and consequent thinning of enamel 
A)  development of caries resulting from frequent use of nonsterile bottles and nipples 
B)  bacterial attack of teeth due to use of lead-rich drinking water 
C)  extensive tooth decay in infants due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle 
D)  tooth decay resulting from prolonged exposure to soft food due to the infant's inability to swallow normally 
E)  tooth decay resulting from the rubbing of the nipple against the teeth and consequent thinning of enamel

Question 6

Which of the following people would be considered a gatekeeper of nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mother who works two part-time jobs to afford the high cost of groceries, which the children feed themselves. 
B)  A father who shops for fruits and vegetables at the local farmer's market and prepares family meals. 
C)  A child who begs for, but is denied, a breakfast cereal with a coveted toy inside. 
D)  A cashier at a convenience store that sells snacks and local bakery items. 
E)  A local farmer who grows corn and soybeans. 
A)  A mother who works two part-time jobs to afford the high cost of groceries, which the children feed themselves. 
B)  A father who shops for fruits and vegetables at the local farmer's market and prepares family meals. 
C)  A child who begs for, but is denied, a breakfast cereal with a coveted toy inside. 
D)  A cashier at a convenience store that sells snacks and local bakery items. 
E)  A local farmer who grows corn and soybeans.

Question 7

The term failure to thrive sometimes is used to describe infants and children with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate deficiency 
B)  carbohydrate toxicity 
C)  protein deficiency 
D)  protein toxicity 
E)  vitamin D deficiency 
A)  carbohydrate deficiency 
B)  carbohydrate toxicity 
C)  protein deficiency 
D)  protein toxicity 
E)  vitamin D deficiency

Question 8

Describe the importance of iron and calcium intake during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

The need for iron increases during adole

Question 9

Of the following cereals, which is LEAST likely to result in an allergic reaction upon first feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  oat 
B)  rice 
C)  corn 
D)  wheat 
E)  barley 
A)  oat 
B)  rice 
C)  corn 
D)  wheat 
E)  barley

Question 10

Which of the following describes how iron deficiency affects children's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  It affects brain function long before blood effects appear. 
B)  Testing is a tedious, cost-prohibitive process for many families. 
C)  It is the primary factor in tension-fatigue syndrome. 
D)  Mild deficiency enhances mental performance by lowering physical activity level, thereby leading to increased attention span. 
E)  Children who had iron deficiency as infants recover completely when iron levels are normalized. 
A)  It affects brain function long before blood effects appear. 
B)  Testing is a tedious, cost-prohibitive process for many families. 
C)  It is the primary factor in tension-fatigue syndrome. 
D)  Mild deficiency enhances mental performance by lowering physical activity level, thereby leading to increased attention span. 
E)  Children who had iron deficiency as infants recover completely when iron levels are normalized.

Question 11

Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied by solid foods in a baby's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C and iron 
B)  vitamin A and zinc 
C)  vitamin B12 and fluoride 
D)  vitamin E and magnesium 
E)  sodium and iron 
A)  vitamin C and iron 
B)  vitamin A and zinc 
C)  vitamin B12 and fluoride 
D)  vitamin E and magnesium 
E)  sodium and iron

Question 12

Approximately how many children participate in the School Breakfast Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 million 
B)  2 million 
C)  12 million 
D)  21 million 
E)  112 million 
A)  1 million 
B)  2 million 
C)  12 million 
D)  21 million 
E)  112 million

Question 13

What is thought to account, in part, for the rise in the prevalence of peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

A)  excess sodium consumed as part of the peanuts 
B)  exposure to medicinal skin creams containing peanut oil 
C)  impaired digestion/absorption resulting from elevated leptin and adiponectin levels 
D)  increased inflammation of the immune system due to altered ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids 
E)  hyperstimulation of the immune system by multiple vaccines 
A)  excess sodium consumed as part of the peanuts 
B)  exposure to medicinal skin creams containing peanut oil 
C)  impaired digestion/absorption resulting from elevated leptin and adiponectin levels 
D)  increased inflammation of the immune system due to altered ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids 
E)  hyperstimulation of the immune system by multiple vaccines

Question 14

________ is a type of artery disease characterized by plaques on the inner walls of the arteries.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a type of artery disease...

Question 15

Explain how vitamin and mineral needs change after infancy and what supplementation might be needed.

Accepted Answer

The vitamin and mineral needs of childre

Question 16

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what is the recommended maximum number of hours/day of television viewing for a child between 2 and 5 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
E)  5 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
E)  5

Question 17

In an infant, which organ uses about 60% of the day's total energy intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  liver 
B)  brain 
C)  kidney 
D)  skeletal muscle 
E)  small and large intestines 
A)  liver 
B)  brain 
C)  kidney 
D)  skeletal muscle 
E)  small and large intestines

Question 18

How do the energy nutrients in breast milk compare to those in cow's milk?

Accepted Answer

The energy-nutrient composition of breas

Question 19

Caitlin is a 12-year-old girl and has started to menstruate. Caitlin needs an additional ____ mg of iron per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.9 
B)  2 
C)  2.5 
D)  3.1 
E)  4 
A)  1.9 
B)  2 
C)  2.5 
D)  3.1 
E)  4

Question 20

In children 2 to 18 years of age, about one third of total energy intake comes from_________

Accepted Answer

A)  empty calories 
B)  grains 
C)  meat 
D)  milk 
E)  vegetables and fruits 
A)  empty calories 
B)  grains 
C)  meat 
D)  milk 
E)  vegetables and fruits

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

Which of the following is true regarding children's energy intake and activity levels?

Why is goat's milk inappropriate for infants?

A 1-year-old who drinks more than 3 cups of cow's milk a day is at an increased risk for developing a deficiency of which nutrient?

To maintain skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular health, a child should be physically active for at least ________ minutes each day?

Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

Which of the following people would be considered a gatekeeper of nutrition?

The term failure to thrive sometimes is used to describe infants and children with ________.

Describe the importance of iron and calcium intake during adolescence.

Of the following cereals, which is LEAST likely to result in an allergic reaction upon first feeding?

Which of the following describes how iron deficiency affects children's behavior?

Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied by solid foods in a baby's diet?

Approximately how many children participate in the School Breakfast Program?

What is thought to account, in part, for the rise in the prevalence of peanut allergy?

________ is a type of artery disease characterized by plaques on the inner walls of the arteries.

Explain how vitamin and mineral needs change after infancy and what supplementation might be needed.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what is the recommended maximum number of hours/day of television viewing for a child between 2 and 5 years of age?

In an infant, which organ uses about 60% of the day's total energy intake?

How do the energy nutrients in breast milk compare to those in cow's milk?

Caitlin is a 12-year-old girl and has started to menstruate. Caitlin needs an additional ____ mg of iron per day.

In children 2 to 18 years of age, about one third of total energy intake comes from_________

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

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