Question 1

Describe the physical and mental effects of lead exposure on children.

Accepted Answer

Children who are malnourished are vulner

Question 2

School lunches must meet at least ________ of the RDA for key nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/4 
B)  1/3 
C)  1/2 
D)  2/3 
E)  7/8 
A)  1/4 
B)  1/3 
C)  1/2 
D)  2/3 
E)  7/8

Question 3

On what are infant recommendations for vitamins and minerals based?

Accepted Answer

A)  average amounts present in body tissues of thriving infants 
B)  adult RDA scaled down to infants on a per kg body weight basis 
C)  an out-of-date scale from the 1950s 
D)  average amounts consumed by thriving infants breastfed by well-nourished mothers 
E)  average amounts found in breast milk 
A)  average amounts present in body tissues of thriving infants 
B)  adult RDA scaled down to infants on a per kg body weight basis 
C)  an out-of-date scale from the 1950s 
D)  average amounts consumed by thriving infants breastfed by well-nourished mothers 
E)  average amounts found in breast milk

Question 4

Which of the following formulas should be used first when an infant is found to be lactose-intolerant?

Accepted Answer

A)  egg 
B)  soy 
C)  barley 
D)  hydrolyzed protein 
E)  goat's milk 
A)  egg 
B)  soy 
C)  barley 
D)  hydrolyzed protein 
E)  goat's milk

Question 5

Which of the following statements accurately describes healthy snacking advice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents should teach children not to snack so that they are hungry at mealtimes. 
B)  Children should be discouraged from snacking when their parents are not present. 
C)  Children should be given an abundance of pocket money to purchase snacks at school, where options are always healthier. 
D)  Exceptionally active children can enjoy high-calorie snacks like pudding or pancakes. 
E)  Snacks like potato chips should be available to children so that they fulfill their cravings for nutrient-poor foods, which then "frees them up" to make healthy choices at mealtime. 
A)  Parents should teach children not to snack so that they are hungry at mealtimes. 
B)  Children should be discouraged from snacking when their parents are not present. 
C)  Children should be given an abundance of pocket money to purchase snacks at school, where options are always healthier. 
D)  Exceptionally active children can enjoy high-calorie snacks like pudding or pancakes. 
E)  Snacks like potato chips should be available to children so that they fulfill their cravings for nutrient-poor foods, which then "frees them up" to make healthy choices at mealtime.

Question 6

When is it potentially acceptable for an infant to be fed fat-free milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  after 6 months of age 
B)  after 1 year of age 
C)  after 2 years of age 
D)  as soon as complementary foods are introduced 
E)  when the diet supplies 30% of kcalories from fat 
A)  after 6 months of age 
B)  after 1 year of age 
C)  after 2 years of age 
D)  as soon as complementary foods are introduced 
E)  when the diet supplies 30% of kcalories from fat

Question 7

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for honoring children's mealtime preferences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offer vegetables that are raw or undercooked and served separate from other foods. 
B)  Serve varied, spicy flavors to entice a child's taste buds. 
C)  Cook food until very hot to keep a child from eating too quickly. 
D)  Allow children to eat at the "grown-up" table using china and silverware. 
E)  Try a series of gourmet foods with fancy names to build the child's cultural awareness. 
A)  Offer vegetables that are raw or undercooked and served separate from other foods. 
B)  Serve varied, spicy flavors to entice a child's taste buds. 
C)  Cook food until very hot to keep a child from eating too quickly. 
D)  Allow children to eat at the "grown-up" table using china and silverware. 
E)  Try a series of gourmet foods with fancy names to build the child's cultural awareness.

Question 8

The energy-yielding nutrient that makes up 55% of breast milk is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The energy-yielding nutrient that makes up 55%...

Question 9

Which of the following is an effective strategy for dealing with obesity in a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Treat the child with Alli, the over-the-counter version of orlistat. 
B)  Institute a "Clean Plate Club" for the family dinner table. 
C)  Set a good example by eating healthy nutritious meals and exercising each day. 
D)  Take control and strongly encourage the child to limit food intake and exercise vigorously. 
E)  Begin a behavior-modification program that rewards healthy choices and punishes unhealthy choices. 
A)  Treat the child with Alli, the over-the-counter version of orlistat. 
B)  Institute a "Clean Plate Club" for the family dinner table. 
C)  Set a good example by eating healthy nutritious meals and exercising each day. 
D)  Take control and strongly encourage the child to limit food intake and exercise vigorously. 
E)  Begin a behavior-modification program that rewards healthy choices and punishes unhealthy choices.

Question 10

In general, the adolescent growth spurt begins at age ________ for females and at _________ for males.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 to 13, 10 to 11 
B)  10 to 11, 12 to 13 
C)  7 to 8, 8 to 9 
D)  14 to 16, 14 to 18 
E)  None of these are correct 
A)  12 to 13, 10 to 11 
B)  10 to 11, 12 to 13 
C)  7 to 8, 8 to 9 
D)  14 to 16, 14 to 18 
E)  None of these are correct

Question 11

Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S. toddlers 1 to 3 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  protein 
C)  calcium 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  fiber 
A)  iron 
B)  protein 
C)  calcium 
D)  vitamin C 
E)  fiber

Question 12

Approximately how many children receive free or reduced-price lunches through the National School Lunch Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 million 
B)  3 million 
C)  13 million 
D)  31 million 
E)  113 million 
A)  1 million 
B)  3 million 
C)  13 million 
D)  31 million 
E)  113 million

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

Describe the physical and mental effects of lead exposure on children.

School lunches must meet at least ________ of the RDA for key nutrients.

On what are infant recommendations for vitamins and minerals based?

Which of the following formulas should be used first when an infant is found to be lactose-intolerant?

Which of the following statements accurately describes healthy snacking advice?

When is it potentially acceptable for an infant to be fed fat-free milk?

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for honoring children's mealtime preferences?

The energy-yielding nutrient that makes up 55% of breast milk is ________.

Which of the following is an effective strategy for dealing with obesity in a child?

In general, the adolescent growth spurt begins at age ________ for females and at _________ for males.

Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S. toddlers 1 to 3 years of age?

Approximately how many children receive free or reduced-price lunches through the National School Lunch Program?

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

In general, the adolescent growth spurt begins at age for females and at _ for males.