Question 1

According to the DRIs,the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)for fat is _____ of energy for children 4 to 18 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) <30% 
B) 25-35% 
C) 30-40% 
D) 40-50% 
E) There are no recommendations for fat for this particular age group. 
A) <30% 
B) 25-35% 
C) 30-40% 
D) 40-50% 
E) There are no recommendations for fat for this particular age group. B

Question 2

Equations for estimating energy requirements are based on:

Accepted Answer

A) gender,age,height,weight,and physical activity. 
B) gender,body mass index,and physical activity. 
C) age,height,weight,body mass index,and activity level. 
D) age,weight,body mass index,activity level,and food intake. 
E) standards developed based on age and gender only. 
A) gender,age,height,weight,and physical activity. 
B) gender,body mass index,and physical activity. 
C) age,height,weight,body mass index,and activity level. 
D) age,weight,body mass index,activity level,and food intake. 
E) standards developed based on age and gender only. A

Question 3

A child with a body mass index (BMI)equal to or greater than the 85th percentile,but less than the 95th percentile,is:

Accepted Answer

A) at a normal weight. 
B) at risk of becoming overweight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. 
A) at a normal weight. 
B) at risk of becoming overweight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. C

Question 4

In 2009,approximately _____ U.S.children did not have health insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) 1.8 million 
B) 10 million 
C) 7.5 million 
D) 25 million 
A) 1.8 million 
B) 10 million 
C) 7.5 million 
D) 25 million

Question 5

Using the following information,answer questions.
Jane is an 8-year-old girl that weighs 56.5 pounds (25.6 kg),is 51 inches tall,and enjoys lots of outdoor activities.Her total caloric intake is 1800 Calories per day consisting of 80 grams of fat,225 grams of carbohydrate,and 45 grams of protein.She likes vegetables and eats lots of fruit;the only food she truly dislikes is milk.
-Is she eating more,less,or the recommended amount of protein compared to the DRI for a girl her age?

Accepted Answer

A) More 
B) Less 
C) Exactly as much as the DRI recommends 
A) More 
B) Less 
C) Exactly as much as the DRI recommends

Question 6

Children with hyperlipidemias require further dietary restrictions to help lower LDL-cholesterol.This would include all of the following treatment recommendations EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) restriction of dietary cholesterol to 200 mg/day. 
B) increasing soluble fiber. 
C) weight management. 
D) increasing trans fats as substitutes for saturated fats. 
E) encouraging physical activity. 
A) restriction of dietary cholesterol to 200 mg/day. 
B) increasing soluble fiber. 
C) weight management. 
D) increasing trans fats as substitutes for saturated fats. 
E) encouraging physical activity.

Question 7

Generalities derived from research relating to children's physical activity patterns include all of the following statements EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Boys are less active than girls. 
B) Physical activity decreases with age. 
C) Seasons affect activity levels. 
D) Physical education in schools has decreased. 
E) Climate may affect activity levels. 
A) Boys are less active than girls. 
B) Physical activity decreases with age. 
C) Seasons affect activity levels. 
D) Physical education in schools has decreased. 
E) Climate may affect activity levels.

Question 8

Using the following information,answer questions.
Jane is an 8-year-old girl that weighs 56.5 pounds (25.6 kg),is 51 inches tall,and enjoys lots of outdoor activities.Her total caloric intake is 1800 Calories per day consisting of 80 grams of fat,225 grams of carbohydrate,and 45 grams of protein.She likes vegetables and eats lots of fruit;the only food she truly dislikes is milk.
-What nutrient would be of most concern considering her dislike of milk?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein 
B) Calcium 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Iron 
E) Fiber 
A) Protein 
B) Calcium 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Iron 
E) Fiber

Question 9

If a dietitian observed a low serum ferritin value in a school-aged child,which food would be LEAST important for promoting better iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Meats 
B) Milk 
C) Fortified breakfast cereals 
D) Orange juice 
A) Meats 
B) Milk 
C) Fortified breakfast cereals 
D) Orange juice

Question 10

Which of the following would NOT be considered a Healthy People 2020 objective for the Nation?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduce the proportion of children who are considered obese. 
B) Reduce the proportion of persons aged 2 years and older who consume at least two daily servings of fruit. 
C) Increase the proportion of school districts that require regularly scheduled elementary school recess. 
D) Prevent inappropriate weight gain in children aged 6-11 years. 
E) Increase the proportion of schools that do not sell or offer calorically sweetened beverages to students. 
A) Reduce the proportion of children who are considered obese. 
B) Reduce the proportion of persons aged 2 years and older who consume at least two daily servings of fruit. 
C) Increase the proportion of school districts that require regularly scheduled elementary school recess. 
D) Prevent inappropriate weight gain in children aged 6-11 years. 
E) Increase the proportion of schools that do not sell or offer calorically sweetened beverages to students.

Question 11

Soft drinks in excess are not recommended for school-age children because:

Accepted Answer

A) they provide empty calories. 
B) they promote tooth decay. 
C) they are not a good fluid choice for hydration. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and b only 
A) they provide empty calories. 
B) they promote tooth decay. 
C) they are not a good fluid choice for hydration. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and b only

Question 12

Approximately _____ of children ages 6 through 11 years of age are obese.

Accepted Answer

A) 7% 
B) 18% 
C) 27% 
D) 36% 
E) 45% 
A) 7% 
B) 18% 
C) 27% 
D) 36% 
E) 45%

Question 13

What elements of the "built environment" can be conducive to a healthy lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

A) Safe parks for children to play in 
B) Bike paths 
C) Sidewalks 
D) All of the above 
A) Safe parks for children to play in 
B) Bike paths 
C) Sidewalks 
D) All of the above

Question 14

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)advocates for the elimination of sweetened beverages in school and suggests replacing them with all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) low-fat chocolate milk. 
B) low-fat milk. 
C) vegetable juice. 
D) 100% fruit juice. 
E) sports beverages. 
A) low-fat chocolate milk. 
B) low-fat milk. 
C) vegetable juice. 
D) 100% fruit juice. 
E) sports beverages.

Question 15

The most significant predictor of childhood obesity has been found to be:

Accepted Answer

A) low family income. 
B) food insecurity. 
C) parental obesity. 
D) lower cognitive stimulation. 
E) use of formula instead of breastfeeding. 
A) low family income. 
B) food insecurity. 
C) parental obesity. 
D) lower cognitive stimulation. 
E) use of formula instead of breastfeeding.

Question 16

Using the following information,answer questions.
Jane is an 8-year-old girl that weighs 56.5 pounds (25.6 kg),is 51 inches tall,and enjoys lots of outdoor activities.Her total caloric intake is 1800 Calories per day consisting of 80 grams of fat,225 grams of carbohydrate,and 45 grams of protein.She likes vegetables and eats lots of fruit;the only food she truly dislikes is milk.
-Is this within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)for fat for a child her age?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes 
B) No 
C) Cannot be determined from the information provided 
A) Yes 
B) No 
C) Cannot be determined from the information provided

Question 17

Of children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes,what percentage are overweight or obese when diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 40 
C) 65 
D) 85 
A) 25 
B) 40 
C) 65 
D) 85

Question 18

Who is NOT mentioned in the recommendations for school health programs promoting healthy eating?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents 
B) School teachers 
C) School foodservice workers 
D) Manufacturers of bottled or canned beverages (fruit juices,pop,sport drinks) 
A) Parents 
B) School teachers 
C) School foodservice workers 
D) Manufacturers of bottled or canned beverages (fruit juices,pop,sport drinks)

Question 19

The developmental stage of "concrete operations" is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) being able to focus on several aspects of a situation at the same time. 
B) some degree of cause/effect reasoning ability. 
C) being able to classify,reclassify,and generalize. 
D) the ability to see another's point of view. 
E) All of the above 
A) being able to focus on several aspects of a situation at the same time. 
B) some degree of cause/effect reasoning ability. 
C) being able to classify,reclassify,and generalize. 
D) the ability to see another's point of view. 
E) All of the above

Question 20

Using the following information,answer questions.
Jane is an 8-year-old girl that weighs 56.5 pounds (25.6 kg),is 51 inches tall,and enjoys lots of outdoor activities.Her total caloric intake is 1800 Calories per day consisting of 80 grams of fat,225 grams of carbohydrate,and 45 grams of protein.She likes vegetables and eats lots of fruit;the only food she truly dislikes is milk.
-Jane gets _____% of her energy from fat.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 35 
E) 40 
A) 20 
B) 25 
C) 30 
D) 35 
E) 40

According to the DRIs,the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)for fat is _____ of energy for children 4 to 18 years of age.

Equations for estimating energy requirements are based on:

A child with a body mass index (BMI)equal to or greater than the 85th percentile,but less than the 95th percentile,is:

In 2009,approximately _____ U.S.children did not have health insurance.

Children with hyperlipidemias require further dietary restrictions to help lower LDL-cholesterol.This would include all of the following treatment recommendations EXCEPT:

Generalities derived from research relating to children's physical activity patterns include all of the following statements EXCEPT:

If a dietitian observed a low serum ferritin value in a school-aged child,which food would be LEAST important for promoting better iron absorption?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a Healthy People 2020 objective for the Nation?

Soft drinks in excess are not recommended for school-age children because:

Approximately _____ of children ages 6 through 11 years of age are obese.

What elements of the "built environment" can be conducive to a healthy lifestyle?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)advocates for the elimination of sweetened beverages in school and suggests replacing them with all of the following EXCEPT:

The most significant predictor of childhood obesity has been found to be:

Of children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes,what percentage are overweight or obese when diagnosed?

Who is NOT mentioned in the recommendations for school health programs promoting healthy eating?

The developmental stage of "concrete operations" is characterized by:

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Exam 12: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

According to the DRIs,the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)for fat is _____ of energy for children 4 to 18 years of age.

Equations for estimating energy requirements are based on:

A child with a body mass index (BMI)equal to or greater than the 85th percentile,but less than the 95th percentile,is:

In 2009,approximately _____ U.S.children did not have health insurance.

Children with hyperlipidemias require further dietary restrictions to help lower LDL-cholesterol.This would include all of the following treatment recommendations EXCEPT:

Generalities derived from research relating to children's physical activity patterns include all of the following statements EXCEPT:

If a dietitian observed a low serum ferritin value in a school-aged child,which food would be LEAST important for promoting better iron absorption?

Which of the following would NOT be considered a Healthy People 2020 objective for the Nation?

Soft drinks in excess are not recommended for school-age children because:

Approximately _____ of children ages 6 through 11 years of age are obese.

What elements of the "built environment" can be conducive to a healthy lifestyle?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)advocates for the elimination of sweetened beverages in school and suggests replacing them with all of the following EXCEPT:

The most significant predictor of childhood obesity has been found to be:

Of children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes,what percentage are overweight or obese when diagnosed?

Who is NOT mentioned in the recommendations for school health programs promoting healthy eating?

The developmental stage of "concrete operations" is characterized by:

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Preconception Nutrition

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Infant Nutrition

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