Question 1

Potential effects of substance use on nutritional status include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) reduced nutrient intake. 
B) increased nutrient bioavailability. 
C) appetite suppression. 
D) iron-deficiency anemia. 
E) increased nutrient destruction. 
A) reduced nutrient intake. 
B) increased nutrient bioavailability. 
C) appetite suppression. 
D) iron-deficiency anemia. 
E) increased nutrient destruction.

Question 2

What is the recommended amount of dietary cholesterol for youth?

Accepted Answer

A)  $ \leq 100 \mathrm{mg} / $ day 
B)  $ \leq 250 \mathrm{mg} / $ day 
C)  $ \leq 300 \mathrm{mg} / $ day 
D)  $ \leq 500 \mathrm{mg} / $ day 
E)  There is no recommendation for this age group. 
A)  $ \leq 100 \mathrm{mg} / $ day 
B)  $ \leq 250 \mathrm{mg} / $ day 
C)  $ \leq 300 \mathrm{mg} / $ day 
D)  $ \leq 500 \mathrm{mg} / $ day 
E)  There is no recommendation for this age group.

Question 3

Risk factors for hypertension among adolescents include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) a high dietary intake of sodium. 
B) an inactive lifestyle. 
C) being underweight. 
D) smoking. 
E) hyperlipidemia. 
A) a high dietary intake of sodium. 
B) an inactive lifestyle. 
C) being underweight. 
D) smoking. 
E) hyperlipidemia.

Question 4

The two categories of bulimia nervosa are:

Accepted Answer

A) restricting and non-restricting. 
B) purging and non-purging. 
C) exercising and non-exercising. 
D) menstruating and non-menstruating. 
E) normal weight and overweight. 
A) restricting and non-restricting. 
B) purging and non-purging. 
C) exercising and non-exercising. 
D) menstruating and non-menstruating. 
E) normal weight and overweight.

Question 5

The male described in question #2 has a BMI of 25,which is at the 90th percentile for age and gender.Based on age,height,and weight,this value is defined as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) appropriate weight for age and height 
B) at risk for overweight for age and height 
C) overweight based on age and height 
D) obese based on age and height 
A) appropriate weight for age and height 
B) at risk for overweight for age and height 
C) overweight based on age and height 
D) obese based on age and height

Question 6

Each pound of body weight lost during an activity requires ingestion of _____ ounces of fluid following the activity to maintain proper hydration.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 16 
C) 20 
D) 32 
E) 48 
A) 8 
B) 16 
C) 20 
D) 32 
E) 48

Question 7

Adolescents who use herbal supplements are more likely to engage in health-compromising behaviors such as smoking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Athletes should consume 6-8 oz fluid prior to exercise,_____ oz fluid every 15-20 minutes during physical activity,and at least _____ oz fluid following exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) 0;>32 
B) 4-6;8 
C) 4-6;12 
D) 8-10;8 
A) 0;>32 
B) 4-6;8 
C) 4-6;12 
D) 8-10;8

Question 9

What dietary components are MOST effective at raising muscle glycogen concentrations?

Accepted Answer

A) Fats 
B) Proteins 
C) Carbohydrates 
D) Chromium & iron-containing supplements 
A) Fats 
B) Proteins 
C) Carbohydrates 
D) Chromium & iron-containing supplements

Question 10

Which of the following adolescents would be a candidate for bariatric surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) A 15-year-old boy with a BMI in the 85th %tile and no medical complications 
B) A 17-year-old girl with a BMI in the 80th %tile and medical complications 
C) A 17-year-old girl with a BMI >40 with medical complications 
D) A 16-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes and a BMI in the 90th %tile 
E) b and c 
A) A 15-year-old boy with a BMI in the 85th %tile and no medical complications 
B) A 17-year-old girl with a BMI in the 80th %tile and medical complications 
C) A 17-year-old girl with a BMI >40 with medical complications 
D) A 16-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes and a BMI in the 90th %tile 
E) b and c

Question 11

Youth with body mass index (BMI)values > 50th percentile,but < 75th percentile are considered:

Accepted Answer

A) normal weight. 
B) at risk for overweight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. 
E) morbidly obese. 
A) normal weight. 
B) at risk for overweight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. 
E) morbidly obese.

Question 12

Approximately _____ of adolescents in the United States have an elevated cholesterol level.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 40% 
D) 55% 
E) 75% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 40% 
D) 55% 
E) 75%

Question 13

Calcium supplements may decrease the absorption of iron;therefore,they should be avoided within _____ of taking the iron supplement.

Accepted Answer

A) one hour 
B) five hours 
C) eight hours 
D) ten hours 
A) one hour 
B) five hours 
C) eight hours 
D) ten hours

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased immune status 
B) Fatigue 
C) Reduced physical endurance 
D) Thirst 
A) Decreased immune status 
B) Fatigue 
C) Reduced physical endurance 
D) Thirst

Question 15

Mary is 15,and has recurrent binges after which she uses laxatives to purge.Her BMI is in the 95th %tile,classifying her as overweight;therefore,she cannot be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

As many as _____ of overweight adolescents can be expected to remain overweight into adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) 40% 
B) 50% 
C) 60% 
D) 70% 
E) 90% 
A) 40% 
B) 50% 
C) 60% 
D) 70% 
E) 90%

Question 17

For the adolescent boy described in question #2,what environmental factor is most important to monitor because it is associated with adolescents becoming overweight?

Accepted Answer

A) Frequency of eating foods high in added sugars 
B) Number of hours spent in school 
C) How much time is spent with friends 
D) Amount of income spent on housing 
A) Frequency of eating foods high in added sugars 
B) Number of hours spent in school 
C) How much time is spent with friends 
D) Amount of income spent on housing

Question 18

An example of an environmental factor that contributes to eating disorders is:

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem. 
B) personal body image. 
C) weight preoccupation. 
D) nutrition beliefs. 
E) food availability. 
A) self-esteem. 
B) personal body image. 
C) weight preoccupation. 
D) nutrition beliefs. 
E) food availability.

Question 19

What iron-rich food source would be the best choice for an adolescent who is a lacto-vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

A) Pinto beans and diced tomatoes 
B) Scrambled eggs with cheese 
C) Tuna sandwich 
D) Flour tortilla with cheese 
E) Fish sandwich with lettuce 
A) Pinto beans and diced tomatoes 
B) Scrambled eggs with cheese 
C) Tuna sandwich 
D) Flour tortilla with cheese 
E) Fish sandwich with lettuce

Question 20

A Hispanic 15-year-old male moved to the United States with his mother.They were planning to join up with their cousins who were migrant workers living in California.Using only the information provided,how many risk factors for becoming overweight are present in the 15 year old?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3

Potential effects of substance use on nutritional status include all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the recommended amount of dietary cholesterol for youth?

Risk factors for hypertension among adolescents include all of the following EXCEPT:

The two categories of bulimia nervosa are:

The male described in question #2 has a BMI of 25,which is at the 90th percentile for age and gender.Based on age,height,and weight,this value is defined as _____.

Each pound of body weight lost during an activity requires ingestion of _____ ounces of fluid following the activity to maintain proper hydration.

Adolescents who use herbal supplements are more likely to engage in health-compromising behaviors such as smoking.

Athletes should consume 6-8 oz fluid prior to exercise,_ oz fluid every 15-20 minutes during physical activity,and at least _ oz fluid following exercise.

What dietary components are MOST effective at raising muscle glycogen concentrations?

Which of the following adolescents would be a candidate for bariatric surgery?

Youth with body mass index (BMI)values > 50th percentile,but < 75th percentile are considered:

Approximately _____ of adolescents in the United States have an elevated cholesterol level.

Calcium supplements may decrease the absorption of iron;therefore,they should be avoided within _____ of taking the iron supplement.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of iron-deficiency anemia?

Mary is 15,and has recurrent binges after which she uses laxatives to purge.Her BMI is in the 95th %tile,classifying her as overweight;therefore,she cannot be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.

As many as _____ of overweight adolescents can be expected to remain overweight into adulthood.

For the adolescent boy described in question #2,what environmental factor is most important to monitor because it is associated with adolescents becoming overweight?

An example of an environmental factor that contributes to eating disorders is:

What iron-rich food source would be the best choice for an adolescent who is a lacto-vegetarian?

A Hispanic 15-year-old male moved to the United States with his mother.They were planning to join up with their cousins who were migrant workers living in California.Using only the information provided,how many risk factors for becoming overweight are present in the 15 year old?

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Exam 15: Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Potential effects of substance use on nutritional status include all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the recommended amount of dietary cholesterol for youth?

Risk factors for hypertension among adolescents include all of the following EXCEPT:

The two categories of bulimia nervosa are:

The male described in question #2 has a BMI of 25,which is at the 90th percentile for age and gender.Based on age,height,and weight,this value is defined as _____.

Each pound of body weight lost during an activity requires ingestion of _____ ounces of fluid following the activity to maintain proper hydration.

Adolescents who use herbal supplements are more likely to engage in health-compromising behaviors such as smoking.

Athletes should consume 6-8 oz fluid prior to exercise,_____ oz fluid every 15-20 minutes during physical activity,and at least _____ oz fluid following exercise.

What dietary components are MOST effective at raising muscle glycogen concentrations?

Which of the following adolescents would be a candidate for bariatric surgery?

Youth with body mass index (BMI)values > 50th percentile,but < 75th percentile are considered:

Approximately _____ of adolescents in the United States have an elevated cholesterol level.

Calcium supplements may decrease the absorption of iron;therefore,they should be avoided within _____ of taking the iron supplement.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of iron-deficiency anemia?

Mary is 15,and has recurrent binges after which she uses laxatives to purge.Her BMI is in the 95th %tile,classifying her as overweight;therefore,she cannot be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.

As many as _____ of overweight adolescents can be expected to remain overweight into adulthood.

For the adolescent boy described in question #2,what environmental factor is most important to monitor because it is associated with adolescents becoming overweight?

An example of an environmental factor that contributes to eating disorders is:

What iron-rich food source would be the best choice for an adolescent who is a lacto-vegetarian?

A Hispanic 15-year-old male moved to the United States with his mother.They were planning to join up with their cousins who were migrant workers living in California.Using only the information provided,how many risk factors for becoming overweight are present in the 15 year old?

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Preconception Nutrition

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Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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Athletes should consume 6-8 oz fluid prior to exercise,_ oz fluid every 15-20 minutes during physical activity,and at least _ oz fluid following exercise.