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

Which result is most likely if candy, cola, and other concentrated sweets are permitted in large quantities during the growing years? ​

When a food protein enters the body and causes an immunologic response, this triggers:

The majority of children who eat school breakfast are:

How many ounces from the protein foods group are needed daily to meet nutrient needs for a child who needs 1000 kcal/day? ​

Which statement accurately describes the energy needs of a child?

What is the role of genetics in obesity?

Describe the nutrient attributes of breast milk and how it is tailor-made to meet the nutrient needs of the human infant.

Adolescents eat about _____ of their meals away from home, which can either enhance or hinder their nutritional well-being based on the choices they make. ​

The Expert Committee of the American Medical Association recommends healthy habits for children and adolescents to prevent obesity in all children.  Those recommendations include:

Discuss the problems associated with providing nutritious lunches to students at school. ​

The introduction of solid foods provides needed _____ for growing infants. ​

Allergic reactions to multiple foods are common, while reactions to single foods are the exception. ​

Describe characteristics of vegetables preferred by children. ​

Excessive consumption of fruit juice in infants and young children can lead to:

Breast milk or infant formula normally provides enough water to replace fluid losses in healthy infants.

Positive eating habits for a young child can be promoted by:

Which food is most likely to cause anaphylactic shock? ​

One of the most significant effects of long-term hunger on children is:

Because the interactions between parents and children can set the stage for lifelong attitudes and habits, wise parents:

Infants less than one year of age who are being weaned from breast milk should be fed: