Question 1

The AVERAGE caloric need of infants in the first six months of life is _____ per kg of body weight,based on growth in breast-fed infants.

Accepted Answer

A) 57 Calories 
B) 98 Calories 
C) 108 Calories 
D) 122 Calories 
E) 154 Calories 
A) 57 Calories 
B) 98 Calories 
C) 108 Calories 
D) 122 Calories 
E) 154 Calories

Question 2

A premature infant has been on a respirator since birth.He is now 6 months old and ready to start solids,although he does not like it when a spoon is placed in his mouth.What might be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

A) He dislikes the spoon because he is associating it with discomfort. 
B) Premature infants should not start solids until they are at least 8 months,so he is not old enough. 
C) A critical period for mouth exploration has been missed due to the respirator. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and c only 
A) He dislikes the spoon because he is associating it with discomfort. 
B) Premature infants should not start solids until they are at least 8 months,so he is not old enough. 
C) A critical period for mouth exploration has been missed due to the respirator. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and c only

Question 3

A child with diarrhea and an allergy to lactose would most likely be given:

Accepted Answer

A) a cow's milk-based formula (Enfamil). 
B) a lactose-free formula (Similac Sensitive). 
C) a protein hydrolysate formula (Nutramigen). 
D) an amino acid-based formula (Neosure). 
E) none of the above 
A) a cow's milk-based formula (Enfamil). 
B) a lactose-free formula (Similac Sensitive). 
C) a protein hydrolysate formula (Nutramigen). 
D) an amino acid-based formula (Neosure). 
E) none of the above

Question 4

Use the following information to answer questions.
The mother of a 9-month-old vegetarian infant weighing 19 pounds provided the following diet history for her son.
Breakfast: ¹/₄ cup oatmeal made with water;   banana;4 oz.apple juice
Lunch: Rice cake with 1 t.peanut butter;   c.applesauce;4 oz.soy formula
Dinner: ¹/₄ cup mashed potatoes made with water;¹/₄ cup lentil beans;¹/₄ c.yam;4 cherry tomatoes cut;4 oz.soy formula
Snacks: 15 goldfish crackers and ¹/₄ c.canned fruit at 10 am;rice cake with ¹/₄ c.canned pears at 3 pm
Total calories = ~750
Protein = 21 grams
-Does this diet have an adequate amount of calories for a 9-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes 
B) No 
A) Yes 
B) No

Question 5

If an infant is exclusively breastfed and not exposed to adequate amounts of sunlight,he/she would need a _____ supplement.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) fluoride 
C) iron 
D) vitamin D 
A) calcium 
B) fluoride 
C) iron 
D) vitamin D

Question 6

Infant mortality includes _____.

Accepted Answer

A) deaths that occur within the first year of life 
B) deaths that occur from the day of birth through the first 28 days of life 
C) deaths that occur at or after 20 weeks of gestation and through the first 28 days of life 
D) deaths that occur in preterm babies 
A) deaths that occur within the first year of life 
B) deaths that occur from the day of birth through the first 28 days of life 
C) deaths that occur at or after 20 weeks of gestation and through the first 28 days of life 
D) deaths that occur in preterm babies

Question 7

Use the growth chart to answer questions .

-A newborn girl weighs 8 pounds at birth.Plot her weight on the provided growth chart and indicate which of the following % tiles she falls into.

Accepted Answer

A) 10th 
B) 25th 
C) 50th 
D) 75th 
E) 90th 
A) 10th 
B) 25th 
C) 50th 
D) 75th 
E) 90th

Question 8

Use the following information to answer questions.
The mother of a 9-month-old vegetarian infant weighing 19 pounds provided the following diet history for her son.
Breakfast: ¹/₄ cup oatmeal made with water;   banana;4 oz.apple juice
Lunch: Rice cake with 1 t.peanut butter;   c.applesauce;4 oz.soy formula
Dinner: ¹/₄ cup mashed potatoes made with water;¹/₄ cup lentil beans;¹/₄ c.yam;4 cherry tomatoes cut;4 oz.soy formula
Snacks: 15 goldfish crackers and ¹/₄ c.canned fruit at 10 am;rice cake with ¹/₄ c.canned pears at 3 pm
Total calories = ~750
Protein = 21 grams
-Nutrients of concern in this diet include:

Accepted Answer

A) calcium. 
B) vitamin B₁₂. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) iron. 
E) All of the above 
A) calcium. 
B) vitamin B₁₂. 
C) vitamin D. 
D) iron. 
E) All of the above

Question 9

The average gestation for a full-term infant is _____ weeks,while an infant born at <_____ weeks is considered pre-term.

Accepted Answer

A) 34,32 
B) 40,34 
C) 40,37 
D) 42,38 
E) 42,40 
A) 34,32 
B) 40,34 
C) 40,37 
D) 42,38 
E) 42,40

Question 10

A male infant can get too much protein when

Accepted Answer

A) his motor skills are developed. 
B) baby cereal is added to his infant formula. 
C) he consumes more formula than recommended for age. 
D) his mom is breastfeeding. 
E) b and c 
A) his motor skills are developed. 
B) baby cereal is added to his infant formula. 
C) he consumes more formula than recommended for age. 
D) his mom is breastfeeding. 
E) b and c

Question 11

A 7-month-old infant weighing 16 lbs needs approximately _____ Calories/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 600 
B) 650 
C) 715 
D) 880 
A) 600 
B) 650 
C) 715 
D) 880

Question 12

Which of the following statements best describes motor development in infants?

Accepted Answer

A) Voluntary control of muscles starts from the head and moves down to the legs. 
B) Voluntary control of muscles starts from being able to fan toes out at birth to blinking eyes in response to a loud noise or light. 
C) Voluntary muscle control develops with central muscles first and then moves out to hand muscles. 
D) Voluntary muscle control develops with rooting reflex and then moves out to hand muscles. 
E) a and c 
A) Voluntary control of muscles starts from the head and moves down to the legs. 
B) Voluntary control of muscles starts from being able to fan toes out at birth to blinking eyes in response to a loud noise or light. 
C) Voluntary muscle control develops with central muscles first and then moves out to hand muscles. 
D) Voluntary muscle control develops with rooting reflex and then moves out to hand muscles. 
E) a and c

Question 13

Healthy newborns typically reach the 90th %tile by 6 months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An example of sensorimotor development is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) thumb sucking 
B) crying when hungry 
C) blinking eyes in response to bright light 
D) ability to sleep through the night 
E) an increase in head circumference 
A) thumb sucking 
B) crying when hungry 
C) blinking eyes in response to bright light 
D) ability to sleep through the night 
E) an increase in head circumference

Question 15

The dietary guidelines to consume 20-35% of calories from fat and reduce cholesterol intake are recommended for infant growth and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Cow's milk formula is an equal alternative to human milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a food allergy is suspected,what information is NOT needed?

Accepted Answer

A) Whether the infant had been ill prior to problems arising 
B) Laboratory tests to confirm specific allergies during infancy 
C) Whether any other family members have food allergies 
D) Whether wheat,eggs,or peanut butter have been introduced into the infant's diet 
A) Whether the infant had been ill prior to problems arising 
B) Laboratory tests to confirm specific allergies during infancy 
C) Whether any other family members have food allergies 
D) Whether wheat,eggs,or peanut butter have been introduced into the infant's diet

Question 18

Lactose intolerance is:

Accepted Answer

A) a milk protein allergy. 
B) characterized by cramps,nausea,and pain. 
C) caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lactase. 
D) All of the above 
E) b and c only 
A) a milk protein allergy. 
B) characterized by cramps,nausea,and pain. 
C) caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lactase. 
D) All of the above 
E) b and c only

Question 19

Which of the following would NOT be a cue an infant might give when signaling that he/she is hungry and ready to eat?

Accepted Answer

A) Watching the food be opened 
B) Reaching for the spoon 
C) Showing irritation if the feeding pace is too slow 
D) Spitting out food on the floor 
A) Watching the food be opened 
B) Reaching for the spoon 
C) Showing irritation if the feeding pace is too slow 
D) Spitting out food on the floor

Question 20

Dietary fiber recommendations are the same for infants as they are for toddlers and children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The AVERAGE caloric need of infants in the first six months of life is _____ per kg of body weight,based on growth in breast-fed infants.

A premature infant has been on a respirator since birth.He is now 6 months old and ready to start solids,although he does not like it when a spoon is placed in his mouth.What might be the cause of this?

A child with diarrhea and an allergy to lactose would most likely be given:

If an infant is exclusively breastfed and not exposed to adequate amounts of sunlight,he/she would need a _____ supplement.

Infant mortality includes _____.

Use the growth chart to answer questions . -A newborn girl weighs 8 pounds at birth.Plot her weight on the provided growth chart and indicate which of the following % tiles she falls into.

The average gestation for a full-term infant is _ weeks,while an infant born at <_ weeks is considered pre-term.

A male infant can get too much protein when

A 7-month-old infant weighing 16 lbs needs approximately _____ Calories/day.

Which of the following statements best describes motor development in infants?

Healthy newborns typically reach the 90th %tile by 6 months.

An example of sensorimotor development is _____.

The dietary guidelines to consume 20-35% of calories from fat and reduce cholesterol intake are recommended for infant growth and development.

Cow's milk formula is an equal alternative to human milk.

If a food allergy is suspected,what information is NOT needed?

Lactose intolerance is:

Which of the following would NOT be a cue an infant might give when signaling that he/she is hungry and ready to eat?

Dietary fiber recommendations are the same for infants as they are for toddlers and children.

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Exam 8: Infant Nutrition

The AVERAGE caloric need of infants in the first six months of life is _____ per kg of body weight,based on growth in breast-fed infants.

A premature infant has been on a respirator since birth.He is now 6 months old and ready to start solids,although he does not like it when a spoon is placed in his mouth.What might be the cause of this?

A child with diarrhea and an allergy to lactose would most likely be given:

If an infant is exclusively breastfed and not exposed to adequate amounts of sunlight,he/she would need a _____ supplement.

Infant mortality includes _____.

Use the growth chart to answer questions . -A newborn girl weighs 8 pounds at birth.Plot her weight on the provided growth chart and indicate which of the following % tiles she falls into.

The average gestation for a full-term infant is _____ weeks,while an infant born at <_____ weeks is considered pre-term.

A male infant can get too much protein when

A 7-month-old infant weighing 16 lbs needs approximately _____ Calories/day.

Which of the following statements best describes motor development in infants?

Healthy newborns typically reach the 90th %tile by 6 months.

An example of sensorimotor development is _____.

The dietary guidelines to consume 20-35% of calories from fat and reduce cholesterol intake are recommended for infant growth and development.

Cow's milk formula is an equal alternative to human milk.

If a food allergy is suspected,what information is NOT needed?

Lactose intolerance is:

Which of the following would NOT be a cue an infant might give when signaling that he/she is hungry and ready to eat?

Dietary fiber recommendations are the same for infants as they are for toddlers and children.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

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The average gestation for a full-term infant is _ weeks,while an infant born at <_ weeks is considered pre-term.