Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be an improvement that has been made in school food service in the last decade?

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in the number of schools offering deep-fried potatoes 
B) An increase in the number of schools offering foods prepared with low-fat dairy products 
C) An increase in the number of schools offering skinless poultry 
D) An increase of the number of schools offering low-fat salad dressings 
E) All of the above would be improvements 
A) An increase in the number of schools offering deep-fried potatoes 
B) An increase in the number of schools offering foods prepared with low-fat dairy products 
C) An increase in the number of schools offering skinless poultry 
D) An increase of the number of schools offering low-fat salad dressings 
E) All of the above would be improvements

Question 2

Weight dissatisfaction is common among adolescent females during and immediately following puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Use the Tapango's menu provided below to answer questions .
  
-An adolescent is considering Tapango's menu and would like to choose the food with the lowest percentage of fat calories.This would be the:

Accepted Answer

A) breakfast burrito w/ bacon. 
B) breakfast quesadilla w/ bacon. 
C) primo taco salad. 
D) beef taco. 
E) primo nachos. 
A) breakfast burrito w/ bacon. 
B) breakfast quesadilla w/ bacon. 
C) primo taco salad. 
D) beef taco. 
E) primo nachos.

Question 4

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that all adolescents be physically active how often?

Accepted Answer

A) At least 2 times per week 
B) 3 times per week 
C) Daily 
D) None of the above 
A) At least 2 times per week 
B) 3 times per week 
C) Daily 
D) None of the above

Question 5

Fast-food restaurants and food courts are favorite eating places for adolescents because:

Accepted Answer

A) they offer an informal social setting. 
B) the food is relatively inexpensive. 
C) fast food can be eaten outside of the restaurant. 
D) it is easier than eating at home. 
E) a and b
F)c and d 
A) they offer an informal social setting. 
B) the food is relatively inexpensive. 
C) fast food can be eaten outside of the restaurant. 
D) it is easier than eating at home. 
E) a and b
F)c and d

Question 6

A semi-vegetarian diet excludes milk and eggs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A cup of breakfast cereal provides 40% of the DRI for folate for adolescent (14- to 18-year-old)females.How much folate is this?

Accepted Answer

A) 160 micrograms 
B) 240 micrograms 
C) 300 micrograms 
D) 340 micrograms 
A) 160 micrograms 
B) 240 micrograms 
C) 300 micrograms 
D) 340 micrograms

Question 8

The most sensitive indicator for iron store depletion is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) hemoglobin 
B) hematocrit 
C) plasma ferritin 
D) heme iron 
A) hemoglobin 
B) hematocrit 
C) plasma ferritin 
D) heme iron

Question 9

Snacks account for up to _____ of daily food intake among adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) 15% 
B) 25% 
C) 39% 
D) 43% 
E) 55% 
A) 15% 
B) 25% 
C) 39% 
D) 43% 
E) 55%

Question 10

Vitamin D _____.

Accepted Answer

A) is essential for oxygen delivery to tissues 
B) deficiency causes parathyroid hormone levels to drop 
C) blood levels among adolescents have declined in recent years. 
D) in excess blocks absorption of calcium from the GI tract. 
A) is essential for oxygen delivery to tissues 
B) deficiency causes parathyroid hormone levels to drop 
C) blood levels among adolescents have declined in recent years. 
D) in excess blocks absorption of calcium from the GI tract.

Question 11

Susan is a 15-year-old who likes fruits,some vegetables,and breads (whole-grain and enriched)but refuses to consume milk,seafood,and eggs.A recent doctor visit revealed normal hemoglobin and plasma ferritin levels.What would you advise?

Accepted Answer

A) A folate supplement (400 micrograms/day) 
B) A vitamin D supplement (400 IU/day) 
C) An iron supplement (10 mg/day) 
D) No changes in nutrient intake 
A) A folate supplement (400 micrograms/day) 
B) A vitamin D supplement (400 IU/day) 
C) An iron supplement (10 mg/day) 
D) No changes in nutrient intake

Question 12

Which of these messages is best for motivating adolescents to eat a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

A) "Eating well will give you energy for sports or social activities." 
B) "Eat what you don't like because it's good for you." 
C) "Eating well may prevent heart disease in the long term." 
D) "Eat well now so you won't be frail or disabled when you are old." 
A) "Eating well will give you energy for sports or social activities." 
B) "Eat what you don't like because it's good for you." 
C) "Eating well may prevent heart disease in the long term." 
D) "Eat well now so you won't be frail or disabled when you are old."

Question 13

The DRI for energy is based upon the assumption of a moderate to high activity level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Due to the great variability in the timing of growth and maturation among adolescents,the calculation of energy needs based on _____ will provide a better estimate than one based on chronological age.

Accepted Answer

A) physiological age 
B) velocity of growth 
C) body fat 
D) sex 
E) a and d only 
A) physiological age 
B) velocity of growth 
C) body fat 
D) sex 
E) a and d only

Question 15

In order to improve the eating habits of youth,nutrition interventions should be aimed at three levels of influence.Which of the following would NOT be one of these levels?

Accepted Answer

A) Environmental factors 
B) Macrosystem factors 
C) Transportation factors 
D) Personal factors 
A) Environmental factors 
B) Macrosystem factors 
C) Transportation factors 
D) Personal factors

Question 16

Eating patterns and behaviors of adolescents are influenced by many factors,which include:

Accepted Answer

A) peer influences. 
B) cost and convenience. 
C) body image. 
D) food availability. 
E) All of the above 
A) peer influences. 
B) cost and convenience. 
C) body image. 
D) food availability. 
E) All of the above

Which of the following would NOT be an improvement that has been made in school food service in the last decade?

Weight dissatisfaction is common among adolescent females during and immediately following puberty.

Use the Tapango's menu provided below to answer questions . -An adolescent is considering Tapango's menu and would like to choose the food with the lowest percentage of fat calories.This would be the:

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that all adolescents be physically active how often?

Fast-food restaurants and food courts are favorite eating places for adolescents because:

A semi-vegetarian diet excludes milk and eggs.

A cup of breakfast cereal provides 40% of the DRI for folate for adolescent (14- to 18-year-old)females.How much folate is this?

The most sensitive indicator for iron store depletion is _____.

Snacks account for up to _____ of daily food intake among adolescents.

Vitamin D _____.

Susan is a 15-year-old who likes fruits,some vegetables,and breads (whole-grain and enriched)but refuses to consume milk,seafood,and eggs.A recent doctor visit revealed normal hemoglobin and plasma ferritin levels.What would you advise?

Which of these messages is best for motivating adolescents to eat a healthy diet?

The DRI for energy is based upon the assumption of a moderate to high activity level.

Due to the great variability in the timing of growth and maturation among adolescents,the calculation of energy needs based on _____ will provide a better estimate than one based on chronological age.

In order to improve the eating habits of youth,nutrition interventions should be aimed at three levels of influence.Which of the following would NOT be one of these levels?

Eating patterns and behaviors of adolescents are influenced by many factors,which include:

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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Exam 14: Adolescent Nutrition

Which of the following would NOT be an improvement that has been made in school food service in the last decade?

Weight dissatisfaction is common among adolescent females during and immediately following puberty.

Use the Tapango's menu provided below to answer questions . -An adolescent is considering Tapango's menu and would like to choose the food with the lowest percentage of fat calories.This would be the:

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that all adolescents be physically active how often?

Fast-food restaurants and food courts are favorite eating places for adolescents because:

A semi-vegetarian diet excludes milk and eggs.

A cup of breakfast cereal provides 40% of the DRI for folate for adolescent (14- to 18-year-old)females.How much folate is this?

The most sensitive indicator for iron store depletion is _____.

Snacks account for up to _____ of daily food intake among adolescents.

Vitamin D _____.

Susan is a 15-year-old who likes fruits,some vegetables,and breads (whole-grain and enriched)but refuses to consume milk,seafood,and eggs.A recent doctor visit revealed normal hemoglobin and plasma ferritin levels.What would you advise?

Which of these messages is best for motivating adolescents to eat a healthy diet?

The DRI for energy is based upon the assumption of a moderate to high activity level.

Due to the great variability in the timing of growth and maturation among adolescents,the calculation of energy needs based on _____ will provide a better estimate than one based on chronological age.

In order to improve the eating habits of youth,nutrition interventions should be aimed at three levels of influence.Which of the following would NOT be one of these levels?

Eating patterns and behaviors of adolescents are influenced by many factors,which include:

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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