Question 1

Measurements that are used to track a child's growth over time include:

Accepted Answer

A) BMI. 
B) weight. 
C) head circumference. 
D) height. 
E) All of the above 
A) BMI. 
B) weight. 
C) head circumference. 
D) height. 
E) All of the above

Question 2

There is overlap between the two sets of growth charts health care professionals use for children between the ages of 24 and 36 months.If a child's recumbent length is measured,than the _____ is the appropriate chart to use.If the child is over 2 years old and measured standing,the _____ is the correct choice.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 to 10 year old growth chart;birth to 36 month growth chart 
B) birth to 36 month growth chart;2 to 20 year old growth chart 
C) You would use a body mass index (BMI)chart for both. 
D) Neither;you only track weight,height,and head circumference. 
E) None of the above is correct. 
A) 2 to 10 year old growth chart;birth to 36 month growth chart 
B) birth to 36 month growth chart;2 to 20 year old growth chart 
C) You would use a body mass index (BMI)chart for both. 
D) Neither;you only track weight,height,and head circumference. 
E) None of the above is correct.

Question 3

The prevalence of iron deficiency is highest in what two groups of children?

Accepted Answer

A) African American and Mexican American 
B) African American and white 
C) White and Mexican American 
D) White and African American 
E) Mexican American and white 
A) African American and Mexican American 
B) African American and white 
C) White and Mexican American 
D) White and African American 
E) Mexican American and white

Question 4

Which of the following nutrition problems is the LEAST common among young children?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron-deficiency anemia 
B) Dental caries 
C) Constipation 
D) Lead poisoning 
A) Iron-deficiency anemia 
B) Dental caries 
C) Constipation 
D) Lead poisoning

Question 5

Approximately _____ of children between the ages of two and five years old consume soft drinks.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

MyPlate tips for an active preschooler include all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Eat at least half of all grains as whole grains. 
B) Use fruit as snacks or desserts. 
C) Drink whole milk. 
D) Eat a variety of protein foods every day. 
E) Include vegetables in meals and snacks. 
A) Eat at least half of all grains as whole grains. 
B) Use fruit as snacks or desserts. 
C) Drink whole milk. 
D) Eat a variety of protein foods every day. 
E) Include vegetables in meals and snacks.

Question 7

At what age range do babies begin to wean from the bottle to the cup?

Accepted Answer

A) 6-9 months 
B) 9-10 months 
C) 12-14 months 
D) >14 months 
A) 6-9 months 
B) 9-10 months 
C) 12-14 months 
D) >14 months

Question 8

One of the most positive influences a parent can have on their child's eating habits would be:

Accepted Answer

A) acting as a role model. 
B) putting them in daycare so they can learn eating habits from others. 
C) controlling their food intake. 
D) serving children the same size portions they eat. 
E) All of the above 
A) acting as a role model. 
B) putting them in daycare so they can learn eating habits from others. 
C) controlling their food intake. 
D) serving children the same size portions they eat. 
E) All of the above

Question 9

Treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in the United States includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Counseling of parents about diets to include lean meats,fortified cereals,and fruit juices with vitamin C 
B) Administration of iron drops per the recommended dose 
C) Dietary counseling to have children ages 1-5 drink no more than 24 oz milk/day 
D) Discussion of the genetic origin of iron-deficiency anemia 
E) a and c 
A) Counseling of parents about diets to include lean meats,fortified cereals,and fruit juices with vitamin C 
B) Administration of iron drops per the recommended dose 
C) Dietary counseling to have children ages 1-5 drink no more than 24 oz milk/day 
D) Discussion of the genetic origin of iron-deficiency anemia 
E) a and c

Question 10

Use the following information 
A 5-year-old boy is brought in for a nutrition assessment and health check.He weighs 50 lb (22.7 kg),and is 45 in (114 cm)tall.
  
-After plotting his BMI,you see this puts him in the _____ %tile.

Accepted Answer

A) 50th 
B) 75th 
C) 85th 
D) 90th 
E) 95th 
A) 50th 
B) 75th 
C) 85th 
D) 90th 
E) 95th

Question 11

Undernutrition does not influence cognitive development over time because cognition is 100% genetically programmed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following children would NOT be at risk for a nutrient deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Children suffering from abuse or neglect 
B) Children who consume a vegetarian diet without dairy products 
C) Children with failure to thrive 
D) Children who participate in a dietary program for managing obesity 
E) Children who consume a variety of basic foods 
A) Children suffering from abuse or neglect 
B) Children who consume a vegetarian diet without dairy products 
C) Children with failure to thrive 
D) Children who participate in a dietary program for managing obesity 
E) Children who consume a variety of basic foods

Question 13

A 4-year-old,male toddler weighing 35 lb (16 kg)ate one egg (7 g protein)at breakfast and drank 4 oz milk (4 g protein);at lunch he ate a 1-oz slice of cheese (7 g protein),applesauce,and 8 oz milk (8 g protein).This toddler has NOT met the current RDAs for protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A body mass index (BMI)in the 90th percentile would indicate that a 3 year old was:

Accepted Answer

A) under weight. 
B) normal weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) at risk of overweight. 
E) obese. 
A) under weight. 
B) normal weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) at risk of overweight. 
E) obese.

Question 15

Approximately what proportion of children have an "easy" temperament?

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 30% 
D) 40% 
E) 75% 
A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 30% 
D) 40% 
E) 75%

Question 16

Which of the following federally funded programs may benefit young children?

Accepted Answer

A) WIC 
B) Head Start 
C) SNAP 
D) WIC's Farmers' Market Nutrition Program 
E) All of the above 
A) WIC 
B) Head Start 
C) SNAP 
D) WIC's Farmers' Market Nutrition Program 
E) All of the above

Question 17

All of the following are food preferences of toddlers EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A) sweet foods 
B) salty foods 
C) sour foods 
D) energy-dense foods 
A) sweet foods 
B) salty foods 
C) sour foods 
D) energy-dense foods

Question 18

Data from a national survey indicate that the toddlers who receive vitamin and mineral supplements are those who benefit the most.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Snacks provide important nutrients in toddlers' and preschool children's diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Using the standard rule of thumb,a toddler who is 3 years old would require what serving size of food?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 teaspoons 
B) 3 tablespoons 
C) ¹/₈ cup (4 tablespoons) 
D) Dependent on the amount of fruit juices served 
A) 3 teaspoons 
B) 3 tablespoons 
C) ¹/₈ cup (4 tablespoons) 
D) Dependent on the amount of fruit juices served

Measurements that are used to track a child's growth over time include:

The prevalence of iron deficiency is highest in what two groups of children?

Which of the following nutrition problems is the LEAST common among young children?

Approximately _____ of children between the ages of two and five years old consume soft drinks.

MyPlate tips for an active preschooler include all the following EXCEPT:

At what age range do babies begin to wean from the bottle to the cup?

One of the most positive influences a parent can have on their child's eating habits would be:

Treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in the United States includes which of the following?

Use the following information A 5-year-old boy is brought in for a nutrition assessment and health check.He weighs 50 lb (22.7 kg),and is 45 in (114 cm)tall. -After plotting his BMI,you see this puts him in the _____ %tile.

Undernutrition does not influence cognitive development over time because cognition is 100% genetically programmed.

Which of the following children would NOT be at risk for a nutrient deficiency?

A 4-year-old,male toddler weighing 35 lb (16 kg)ate one egg (7 g protein)at breakfast and drank 4 oz milk (4 g protein);at lunch he ate a 1-oz slice of cheese (7 g protein),applesauce,and 8 oz milk (8 g protein).This toddler has NOT met the current RDAs for protein.

A body mass index (BMI)in the 90th percentile would indicate that a 3 year old was:

Approximately what proportion of children have an "easy" temperament?

Which of the following federally funded programs may benefit young children?

All of the following are food preferences of toddlers EXCEPT _____.

Data from a national survey indicate that the toddlers who receive vitamin and mineral supplements are those who benefit the most.

Snacks provide important nutrients in toddlers' and preschool children's diets.

Using the standard rule of thumb,a toddler who is 3 years old would require what serving size of food?

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Exam 10: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Measurements that are used to track a child's growth over time include:

The prevalence of iron deficiency is highest in what two groups of children?

Which of the following nutrition problems is the LEAST common among young children?

Approximately _____ of children between the ages of two and five years old consume soft drinks.

MyPlate tips for an active preschooler include all the following EXCEPT:

At what age range do babies begin to wean from the bottle to the cup?

One of the most positive influences a parent can have on their child's eating habits would be:

Treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in the United States includes which of the following?

Use the following information A 5-year-old boy is brought in for a nutrition assessment and health check.He weighs 50 lb (22.7 kg),and is 45 in (114 cm)tall. -After plotting his BMI,you see this puts him in the _____ %tile.

Undernutrition does not influence cognitive development over time because cognition is 100% genetically programmed.

Which of the following children would NOT be at risk for a nutrient deficiency?

A 4-year-old,male toddler weighing 35 lb (16 kg)ate one egg (7 g protein)at breakfast and drank 4 oz milk (4 g protein);at lunch he ate a 1-oz slice of cheese (7 g protein),applesauce,and 8 oz milk (8 g protein).This toddler has NOT met the current RDAs for protein.

A body mass index (BMI)in the 90th percentile would indicate that a 3 year old was:

Approximately what proportion of children have an "easy" temperament?

Which of the following federally funded programs may benefit young children?

All of the following are food preferences of toddlers EXCEPT _____.

Data from a national survey indicate that the toddlers who receive vitamin and mineral supplements are those who benefit the most.

Snacks provide important nutrients in toddlers' and preschool children's diets.

Using the standard rule of thumb,a toddler who is 3 years old would require what serving size of food?

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Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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