Question 1

Which obese teenager would be considered a candidate for surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) Preston, who has a BMI of 52 and has recently developed type 2 diabetes 
B) Jacob, who has a BMI of 30 and has reached physical maturity 
C) Darla, who has type 2 diabetes and hasn't yet begun to menstruate 
D) Cynthia, who has just enrolled in a weight-loss program for the first time due to her BMI of 50 
E) Carl, who has a BMI of 30 and has type 1 diabetes 
A) Preston, who has a BMI of 52 and has recently developed type 2 diabetes 
B) Jacob, who has a BMI of 30 and has reached physical maturity 
C) Darla, who has type 2 diabetes and hasn't yet begun to menstruate 
D) Cynthia, who has just enrolled in a weight-loss program for the first time due to her BMI of 50 
E) Carl, who has a BMI of 30 and has type 1 diabetes

Question 2

Match between columns
                        Premises: epinephrine

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a protein in breast milk that attacks is...

Question 3

One clear advantage of breastfeeding is the protection against:

Accepted Answer

A) oligosaccharides. 
B) excessive weight loss later in life. 
C) lysozyme infestations. 
D) intestinal infections. 
E) uncontrolled bleeding. 
A) oligosaccharides. 
B) excessive weight loss later in life. 
C) lysozyme infestations. 
D) intestinal infections. 
E) uncontrolled bleeding.

Question 4

Natural breast milk has _____ that offer the infant immune protection against infections.

Accepted Answer

A) bacteria 
B) antibodies 
C) zinc 
D) iron 
E) DHA 
A) bacteria 
B) antibodies 
C) zinc 
D) iron 
E) DHA

Question 5

A leading cause of pediatric hypertension is:

Accepted Answer

A) a low intake of whole-grain foods. 
B) obesity. 
C) excessive sodium intake from soft drink consumption. 
D) type 1 diabetes. 
E) a high intake of fruits and vegetables. 
A) a low intake of whole-grain foods. 
B) obesity. 
C) excessive sodium intake from soft drink consumption. 
D) type 1 diabetes. 
E) a high intake of fruits and vegetables.

Question 6

A one-year-old child needs about _____ kcalories a day. ​

Accepted Answer

A) 800 
B) 1000 
C) 1200 ​ 
D) 1400 
E) 1600 
A) 800 
B) 1000 
C) 1200 ​ 
D) 1400 
E) 1600

Question 7

The more often a food is presented to a young child, the less likely the child will like that food. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Children's food aversions may be the result of nature's efforts to protect them from allergic or other adverse reactions. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: lysozyme

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a protein in breast milk that binds is...

Question 10

Describe the relationship between hunger and school performance.

Accepted Answer

Both short-term and long-term hunger exe

Question 11

Identify the nutrients most often found lacking in the diets of teenagers. ​

Accepted Answer

The energy needs of adolescents vary gre

Question 12

Which statement describes hyperactivity?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be cured with dietary changes. 
B) It is caused by consuming sugary foods. 
C) It can be cured by eliminating all food additives. 
D) It is not always caused by poor nutrition. 
E) It is always caused by poor nutrition. 
A) It can be cured with dietary changes. 
B) It is caused by consuming sugary foods. 
C) It can be cured by eliminating all food additives. 
D) It is not always caused by poor nutrition. 
E) It is always caused by poor nutrition.

Question 13

An important aspect of infant feeding is the prevention of future health problems. This can be accomplished by:

Accepted Answer

A) encouragement of eating habits that will support a healthy weight. 
B) encouraging the infant to eat only those foods she likes. 
C) introduction of solid foods as early as possible. 
D) forcing the infant to finish her bottle. 
E) encouraging the infant to eat, even when he/she is not hungry. 
A) encouragement of eating habits that will support a healthy weight. 
B) encouraging the infant to eat only those foods she likes. 
C) introduction of solid foods as early as possible. 
D) forcing the infant to finish her bottle. 
E) encouraging the infant to eat, even when he/she is not hungry.

Question 14

Nutrient deficiencies during childhood:

Accepted Answer

A) have no effect on future health. 
B) can affect a child's mood and behavior. 
C) are directly associated with dysfunctional families. 
D) are rare. 
E) are of little concern, because they tend to make wise food choices on their own. 
A) have no effect on future health. 
B) can affect a child's mood and behavior. 
C) are directly associated with dysfunctional families. 
D) are rare. 
E) are of little concern, because they tend to make wise food choices on their own.

Question 15

The easiest and most practical way to control the amount of candy and carbonated drinks a child consumes is to:

Accepted Answer

A) prevent the child from knowing of their existence. 
B) never let the child visit his grandparents. 
C) limit the availability of these items. 
D) teach the child that such foods are highly noxious. 
E) let the child eat as much as they want until they don't want them anymore. 
A) prevent the child from knowing of their existence. 
B) never let the child visit his grandparents. 
C) limit the availability of these items. 
D) teach the child that such foods are highly noxious. 
E) let the child eat as much as they want until they don't want them anymore.

Question 16

Iron intake often does not meet the iron needs of adolescent females because they tend to:

Accepted Answer

A) eat less iron-rich foods and fewer kcalories. 
B) consume more foods that interfere with iron absorption. 
C) have a longer growth spurt. 
D) develop greater lean body mass. 
E) dislike iron-rich foods, because they taste bitter. 
A) eat less iron-rich foods and fewer kcalories. 
B) consume more foods that interfere with iron absorption. 
C) have a longer growth spurt. 
D) develop greater lean body mass. 
E) dislike iron-rich foods, because they taste bitter.

Question 17

A child with any of several nutrient deficiencies may display behaviors that cause them to be labeled as:

Accepted Answer

A) excessively happy. 
B) likable. 
C) unloved. 
D) hyperactive. 
E) unclean. 
A) excessively happy. 
B) likable. 
C) unloved. 
D) hyperactive. 
E) unclean.

Question 18

A good way for an adolescent to build and protect her bones is to:

Accepted Answer

A) snack on dairy products. 
B) eat tuna fish sandwiches for lunch. 
C) consume more fiber. 
D) choose low-fat snacks. 
E) eat a lot of strawberries. 
A) snack on dairy products. 
B) eat tuna fish sandwiches for lunch. 
C) consume more fiber. 
D) choose low-fat snacks. 
E) eat a lot of strawberries.

Question 19

Children who eat nutritious breakfasts function better in school than their peers who do not. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to USDA Food Patterns, how many cups of milk or milk products are needed daily for a 6-11 year old child eating a 1000 kcalorie diet? ​

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

Exam 12: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Which obese teenager would be considered a candidate for surgery?

One clear advantage of breastfeeding is the protection against:

Natural breast milk has _____ that offer the infant immune protection against infections.

A leading cause of pediatric hypertension is:

A one-year-old child needs about _____ kcalories a day. ​

The more often a food is presented to a young child, the less likely the child will like that food. ​

Children's food aversions may be the result of nature's efforts to protect them from allergic or other adverse reactions. ​

Describe the relationship between hunger and school performance.

Identify the nutrients most often found lacking in the diets of teenagers. ​

Which statement describes hyperactivity?

An important aspect of infant feeding is the prevention of future health problems. This can be accomplished by:

Nutrient deficiencies during childhood:

The easiest and most practical way to control the amount of candy and carbonated drinks a child consumes is to:

Iron intake often does not meet the iron needs of adolescent females because they tend to:

A child with any of several nutrient deficiencies may display behaviors that cause them to be labeled as:

A good way for an adolescent to build and protect her bones is to:

Children who eat nutritious breakfasts function better in school than their peers who do not. ​

According to USDA Food Patterns, how many cups of milk or milk products are needed daily for a 6-11 year old child eating a 1000 kcalorie diet? ​

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

Filters

A one-year-old child needs about _____ kcalories a day.

The more often a food is presented to a young child, the less likely the child will like that food.

Children's food aversions may be the result of nature's efforts to protect them from allergic or other adverse reactions.

Identify the nutrients most often found lacking in the diets of teenagers.

Children who eat nutritious breakfasts function better in school than their peers who do not.

According to USDA Food Patterns, how many cups of milk or milk products are needed daily for a 6-11 year old child eating a 1000 kcalorie diet?