Question 1

The process of breaking down body protein to generate energy is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) catabolism. 
B) cannibalism. 
C) anabolism. 
D) annihilation. 
E) anaerobic metabolism. 
A) catabolism. 
B) cannibalism. 
C) anabolism. 
D) annihilation. 
E) anaerobic metabolism. A

Question 2

Infants who are _____ month(s)and older are better able to let parents know their needs and temperament.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 6 
D) 9 
E) 12 
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 6 
D) 9 
E) 12 C

Question 3

A 3-month-old infant was taking 30 ounces/day of a standard formula.How many Calories did the infant consume each day?

Accepted Answer

A) 300 
B) 450 
C) 510 
D) 600 
A) 300 
B) 450 
C) 510 
D) 600 D

Question 4

Which statement made by a mother indicates a need for education about how to keep her infant safe and promote healthy development?

Accepted Answer

A) "My husband smokes occasionally,but never around our baby." 
B) "I don't let my baby watch educational TV programs yet;I think he's too young for that." 
C) "I've started my baby in a structured exercise program to make sure he stays fit." 
D) "My husband and I like to talk to him even though he can't talk back yet." 
A) "My husband smokes occasionally,but never around our baby." 
B) "I don't let my baby watch educational TV programs yet;I think he's too young for that." 
C) "I've started my baby in a structured exercise program to make sure he stays fit." 
D) "My husband and I like to talk to him even though he can't talk back yet."

Question 5

Neonatal mortality rate differences between races and ethnicities are primarily related to genetic differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following would NOT be one of the factors accounting for the range of calories an infant needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight 
B) Length 
C) Sleep/wake cycle 
D) Growth rate 
E) Physical activity 
A) Weight 
B) Length 
C) Sleep/wake cycle 
D) Growth rate 
E) Physical activity

Question 7

Which of the following is a warning sign indicating growth problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Plateau in head circumference gain for more than one month 
B) Lack of height gain 
C) Plateau in weight gain for more than one month 
D) Drop in weight without regain within a few weeks 
E) All of the above 
A) Plateau in head circumference gain for more than one month 
B) Lack of height gain 
C) Plateau in weight gain for more than one month 
D) Drop in weight without regain within a few weeks 
E) All of the above

Question 8

To lessen the risk of food allergies in infants,you can:

Accepted Answer

A) breastfeed your infant. 
B) choose a soy-based infant formula. 
C) offer cow's milk before they turn 1. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and b only 
A) breastfeed your infant. 
B) choose a soy-based infant formula. 
C) offer cow's milk before they turn 1. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and b only

Question 9

Infants often have conditions that reflect the immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract,which include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) colic. 
B) gastroesophageal reflux (GER). 
C) unexplained diarrhea. 
D) constipation. 
E) urinary tract infections. 
A) colic. 
B) gastroesophageal reflux (GER). 
C) unexplained diarrhea. 
D) constipation. 
E) urinary tract infections.

Question 10

The recommended age for weaning an infant from the breast or bottle to a cup is from _____ months.

Accepted Answer

A) 6 to 8 
B) 8 to 10 
C) 10 to 12 
D) 12 to 24 
E) 24 to 36 
A) 6 to 8 
B) 8 to 10 
C) 10 to 12 
D) 12 to 24 
E) 24 to 36

Question 11

Based on your answer to question #11,a 5-month-old infant would require approximately _____ total Calories per day based on a weight of 6 kg.

Accepted Answer

A) 648 
B) 732 
C) 924 
D) 1037 
E) 1251 
A) 648 
B) 732 
C) 924 
D) 1037 
E) 1251

Question 12

The two essential fatty acids required in an infant's diet are α-linolenic acid and _____ acid.

Accepted Answer

A) stearic 
B) palmytic 
C) polymyearic 
D) linoleic 
A) stearic 
B) palmytic 
C) polymyearic 
D) linoleic

Question 13

_____ is an unsafe food to give to one-year-old infants.

Accepted Answer

A) Cooked green beans 
B) Gummy bears 
C) Cooked oatmeal 
D) Cooked ground hamburger 
E) Sliced peaches 
A) Cooked green beans 
B) Gummy bears 
C) Cooked oatmeal 
D) Cooked ground hamburger 
E) Sliced peaches

Question 14

The DRI for fluoride in infants < 6 months of age is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.01 mcg 
B) 0.1 mcg 
C) 0.1 mg 
D) 1 mg 
E) 0.5 mg 
A) 0.01 mcg 
B) 0.1 mcg 
C) 0.1 mg 
D) 1 mg 
E) 0.5 mg

Question 15

Sizes of commercial,jarred baby food are determined by age-appropriate portion sizes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Small for gestational age (SGA)means:

Accepted Answer

A) small for dates. 
B) birth weight is <10th percentile for gestational age. 
C) appropriate for gestational age. 
D) a and b 
E) a and c 
A) small for dates. 
B) birth weight is <10th percentile for gestational age. 
C) appropriate for gestational age. 
D) a and b 
E) a and c

Question 17

The FIRST step in correcting failure to thrive (FTT)is:

Accepted Answer

A) feeding the baby on a regular schedule. 
B) providing a stimulating environment when the baby is eating. 
C) increasing calorie and protein intakes. 
D) enrolling the child in an early intervention program. 
E) obtaining social support for the family. 
A) feeding the baby on a regular schedule. 
B) providing a stimulating environment when the baby is eating. 
C) increasing calorie and protein intakes. 
D) enrolling the child in an early intervention program. 
E) obtaining social support for the family.

Question 18

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics propose that continuation of breastfeeding for the first year of life is optimal nutrition in infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The development of motor control starts with:

Accepted Answer

A) lower leg control,then arm control,and then head control. 
B) head and trunk control,then lower legs. 
C) trunk and arm control,then lower legs,then head and neck. 
D) head and leg control that occur simultaneously,then neck control. 
E) finger and hand control,then lower legs,then head and neck control. 
A) lower leg control,then arm control,and then head control. 
B) head and trunk control,then lower legs. 
C) trunk and arm control,then lower legs,then head and neck. 
D) head and leg control that occur simultaneously,then neck control. 
E) finger and hand control,then lower legs,then head and neck control.

Question 20

Recommended protein intake for infants from the ages of 6 to 12 months is:

Accepted Answer

A) 0.8 g/kg body weight. 
B) 1.0 g/kg body weight. 
C) 1.2 g/kg body weight. 
D) 1.4 g/kg body weight. 
E) 1.6 g/kg body weight. 
A) 0.8 g/kg body weight. 
B) 1.0 g/kg body weight. 
C) 1.2 g/kg body weight. 
D) 1.4 g/kg body weight. 
E) 1.6 g/kg body weight.

The process of breaking down body protein to generate energy is known as:

Infants who are _____ month(s)and older are better able to let parents know their needs and temperament.

A 3-month-old infant was taking 30 ounces/day of a standard formula.How many Calories did the infant consume each day?

Which statement made by a mother indicates a need for education about how to keep her infant safe and promote healthy development?

Neonatal mortality rate differences between races and ethnicities are primarily related to genetic differences.

Which of the following would NOT be one of the factors accounting for the range of calories an infant needs?

Which of the following is a warning sign indicating growth problems?

To lessen the risk of food allergies in infants,you can:

Infants often have conditions that reflect the immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract,which include all of the following EXCEPT:

The recommended age for weaning an infant from the breast or bottle to a cup is from _____ months.

Based on your answer to question #11,a 5-month-old infant would require approximately _____ total Calories per day based on a weight of 6 kg.

The two essential fatty acids required in an infant's diet are α-linolenic acid and _____ acid.

_____ is an unsafe food to give to one-year-old infants.

The DRI for fluoride in infants < 6 months of age is _____.

Sizes of commercial,jarred baby food are determined by age-appropriate portion sizes.

Small for gestational age (SGA)means:

The FIRST step in correcting failure to thrive (FTT)is:

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics propose that continuation of breastfeeding for the first year of life is optimal nutrition in infancy.

The development of motor control starts with:

Recommended protein intake for infants from the ages of 6 to 12 months is:

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Exam 8: Infant Nutrition

The process of breaking down body protein to generate energy is known as:

Infants who are _____ month(s)and older are better able to let parents know their needs and temperament.

A 3-month-old infant was taking 30 ounces/day of a standard formula.How many Calories did the infant consume each day?

Which statement made by a mother indicates a need for education about how to keep her infant safe and promote healthy development?

Neonatal mortality rate differences between races and ethnicities are primarily related to genetic differences.

Which of the following would NOT be one of the factors accounting for the range of calories an infant needs?

Which of the following is a warning sign indicating growth problems?

To lessen the risk of food allergies in infants,you can:

Infants often have conditions that reflect the immaturity of the gastrointestinal tract,which include all of the following EXCEPT:

The recommended age for weaning an infant from the breast or bottle to a cup is from _____ months.

Based on your answer to question #11,a 5-month-old infant would require approximately _____ total Calories per day based on a weight of 6 kg.

The two essential fatty acids required in an infant's diet are α-linolenic acid and _____ acid.

_____ is an unsafe food to give to one-year-old infants.

The DRI for fluoride in infants < 6 months of age is _____.

Sizes of commercial,jarred baby food are determined by age-appropriate portion sizes.

Small for gestational age (SGA)means:

The FIRST step in correcting failure to thrive (FTT)is:

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics propose that continuation of breastfeeding for the first year of life is optimal nutrition in infancy.

The development of motor control starts with:

Recommended protein intake for infants from the ages of 6 to 12 months is:

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Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

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Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

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Adult Nutrition

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