Question 1

Health consequences of obesity occur with increased frequency in obese children,and include all of the following EXCEPT:

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A) higher concentrations of liver enzymes. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) hypertension. 
D) hyperlipidemia. 
E) abnormal glucose tolerance. 
A) higher concentrations of liver enzymes. 
B) osteoporosis. 
C) hypertension. 
D) hyperlipidemia. 
E) abnormal glucose tolerance.

Question 2

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.
-How many grams of protein per day are recommended for Jane?

Accepted Answer

A) 24 g 
B) 15 g 
C) 30 g 
D) 20 g 
E) 50 g 
A) 24 g 
B) 15 g 
C) 30 g 
D) 20 g 
E) 50 g

Question 3

Middle childhood refers to children from the ages of

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A) 5 to 10 years for boys and girls. 
B) 10 to 12 years for boys and 9 to 11 for girls. 
C) 9 to 11 years for boys and girls. 
D) 13 to 16 years for boys and girls. 
E) 16 to 21 years for boys and girls. 
A) 5 to 10 years for boys and girls. 
B) 10 to 12 years for boys and 9 to 11 for girls. 
C) 9 to 11 years for boys and girls. 
D) 13 to 16 years for boys and girls. 
E) 16 to 21 years for boys and girls.

Question 4

According to NHANES III data,children aged _____ have the highest rates of daily television viewing.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 through 10 
B) 9 through 11 
C) 11 through 13 
D) 12 through 14 
E) 13 through 15 
A) 8 through 10 
B) 9 through 11 
C) 11 through 13 
D) 12 through 14 
E) 13 through 15

Question 5

"BMI rebound" can be defined as:

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A) the period in which your weight "rebounds" and settles in at your normal weight. 
B) the normal increase in percent body fat which occurs after percent body fat declines and reaches its lowest point. 
C) the point at which you have the greatest amount of fat you will ever have,typically between the ages of 8 and 10. 
D) the weight you attain by the age of 13 after you have had a growth spurt. 
E) the loss of all a child's baby fat,which occurs at about 6 years of age. 
A) the period in which your weight "rebounds" and settles in at your normal weight. 
B) the normal increase in percent body fat which occurs after percent body fat declines and reaches its lowest point. 
C) the point at which you have the greatest amount of fat you will ever have,typically between the ages of 8 and 10. 
D) the weight you attain by the age of 13 after you have had a growth spurt. 
E) the loss of all a child's baby fat,which occurs at about 6 years of age.

Question 6

A measure of diet quality is provided by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI).According to the most recent data,the average HEI score for children ages 7 to 10 was 66.0 out of 100,indicating:

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A) they ate enough fruit,but not enough vegetables. 
B) their diets needed improvement. 
C) about 66% of their calories were coming from fat. 
D) 66% of these children ate fast food everyday. 
E) they were at risk for developing diabetes. 
A) they ate enough fruit,but not enough vegetables. 
B) their diets needed improvement. 
C) about 66% of their calories were coming from fat. 
D) 66% of these children ate fast food everyday. 
E) they were at risk for developing diabetes.

Question 7

Use the BMI-for-age chart as a reference for questions.
   
SOURCE: Entire chart developed by the National Center for Health Statistics in collaboration with the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (2000).Only the age range from 2 to 9 years was excerpted for exam.
-The BMI for a boy who is 9 years old,weighs 90 lb (40.9 kg),and is 53 in (134 cm)tall is:

Accepted Answer

A) 22.7. 
B) 24.3. 
C) 26.8. 
D) 28.2. 
A) 22.7. 
B) 24.3. 
C) 26.8. 
D) 28.2.

Question 8

What are the proposed mechanisms by which television viewing contributes to obesity?

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A) Reduced energy expenditure 
B) More commercials advertising appropriate foods 
C) Increased intake while watching television 
D) All of the above 
E) a and c only 
A) Reduced energy expenditure 
B) More commercials advertising appropriate foods 
C) Increased intake while watching television 
D) All of the above 
E) a and c only

Question 9

Studies show that children of parents who impose authoritarian methods of control on their eating are:

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A) likely to have healthy eating habits. 
B) less likely to be responsive to energy density. 
C) prone to developing fewer eating-related issues. 
D) more able to be self sufficient in the kitchen. 
E) developing anorexia nervosa in their teen years. 
A) likely to have healthy eating habits. 
B) less likely to be responsive to energy density. 
C) prone to developing fewer eating-related issues. 
D) more able to be self sufficient in the kitchen. 
E) developing anorexia nervosa in their teen years.

Question 10

Parents are encouraged to do all of the following in order to increase physical activity in their children,EXCEPT:

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A) set a good example by being physically active themselves. 
B) encourage children to be physically active at home. 
C) plan every vacation around an activity when traveling. 
D) limit television watching and video games. 
E) join children in physical activities. 
A) set a good example by being physically active themselves. 
B) encourage children to be physically active at home. 
C) plan every vacation around an activity when traveling. 
D) limit television watching and video games. 
E) join children in physical activities.

Question 11

What is the recommended adequate intake of total fiber for children between the ages of 4 and 8?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 g/day 
B) 29 g/day 
C) 31 g/day 
D) 35 g/day 
A) 25 g/day 
B) 29 g/day 
C) 31 g/day 
D) 35 g/day

Question 12

Older children are not as responsive to internal controls regarding energy density as younger children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Preadolescence is generally defined as ages

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 10 for girls/7 to 9 for boys. 
B) 7 to 9 for girls/9 to 11 for boys. 
C) 9 to 11 for girls/10 to 12 for boys. 
D) 10 to 12 for girls/11 to 13 for boys. 
E) 11 to 13 for girls/12 to 14 for boys. 
A) 5 to 10 for girls/7 to 9 for boys. 
B) 7 to 9 for girls/9 to 11 for boys. 
C) 9 to 11 for girls/10 to 12 for boys. 
D) 10 to 12 for girls/11 to 13 for boys. 
E) 11 to 13 for girls/12 to 14 for boys.

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: Pouring rights
HEI
Competitive foods
Commodity program
1000 mg/day
10 mg/day
Middle childhood
5 mg/day
25 g/day
Team Nutrition

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Describes children between the ages of 5 is...

Question 15

Body mass index (BMI)is constant throughout childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If weight loss was needed,what would you recommend for him?

Accepted Answer

A) A strict calorie-controlled diet 
B) Absolutely no sweets or snack foods 
C) Attainment of an ideal body weight 
D) Changing unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and promoting healthy ones 
E) A high-protein diet designed for children 
A) A strict calorie-controlled diet 
B) Absolutely no sweets or snack foods 
C) Attainment of an ideal body weight 
D) Changing unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and promoting healthy ones 
E) A high-protein diet designed for children

Question 17

Use the BMI-for-age chart as a reference for questions.
   
SOURCE: Entire chart developed by the National Center for Health Statistics in collaboration with the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (2000).Only the age range from 2 to 9 years was excerpted for exam.
-Plot the BMI you calculated from the previous question on the CDC growth chart above.What is the classification for this child's weight status?

Accepted Answer

A) Underweight 
B) Normal weight 
C) Overweight 
D) Obese 
A) Underweight 
B) Normal weight 
C) Overweight 
D) Obese

Question 18

Potential consequences of a weight-loss program in childhood are slowed linear growth and the beginnings of an eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following foods would be the best choice for a parent trying to increase fiber in her/his child's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein or energy bar 
B) Fresh fruits,vegetables,and whole-grain breads 
C) Fresh juice and enriched bread 
D) Canned fruits 
E) All of the above would be great sources of fiber. 
A) Protein or energy bar 
B) Fresh fruits,vegetables,and whole-grain breads 
C) Fresh juice and enriched bread 
D) Canned fruits 
E) All of the above would be great sources of fiber.

Question 20

In order to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP),schools must meet five major requirements.Which of the following would NOT be one of those requirements?

Accepted Answer

A) Lunches must be based on nutritional standards 
B) The programs must be accountable 
C) The programs must demonstrate a profit 
D) Children who are unable to pay must receive lunches for free or at a reduced price 
E) Schools must participate in the commodity program 
A) Lunches must be based on nutritional standards 
B) The programs must be accountable 
C) The programs must demonstrate a profit 
D) Children who are unable to pay must receive lunches for free or at a reduced price 
E) Schools must participate in the commodity program

Health consequences of obesity occur with increased frequency in obese children,and include all of the following EXCEPT:

Middle childhood refers to children from the ages of

According to NHANES III data,children aged _____ have the highest rates of daily television viewing.

"BMI rebound" can be defined as:

A measure of diet quality is provided by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI).According to the most recent data,the average HEI score for children ages 7 to 10 was 66.0 out of 100,indicating:

What are the proposed mechanisms by which television viewing contributes to obesity?

Studies show that children of parents who impose authoritarian methods of control on their eating are:

Parents are encouraged to do all of the following in order to increase physical activity in their children,EXCEPT:

What is the recommended adequate intake of total fiber for children between the ages of 4 and 8?

Older children are not as responsive to internal controls regarding energy density as younger children.

Preadolescence is generally defined as ages

Body mass index (BMI)is constant throughout childhood.

If weight loss was needed,what would you recommend for him?

Potential consequences of a weight-loss program in childhood are slowed linear growth and the beginnings of an eating disorder.

Which of the following foods would be the best choice for a parent trying to increase fiber in her/his child's diet?

In order to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP),schools must meet five major requirements.Which of the following would NOT be one of those requirements?

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Exam 12: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Health consequences of obesity occur with increased frequency in obese children,and include all of the following EXCEPT:

Middle childhood refers to children from the ages of

According to NHANES III data,children aged _____ have the highest rates of daily television viewing.

"BMI rebound" can be defined as:

A measure of diet quality is provided by the Healthy Eating Index (HEI).According to the most recent data,the average HEI score for children ages 7 to 10 was 66.0 out of 100,indicating:

What are the proposed mechanisms by which television viewing contributes to obesity?

Studies show that children of parents who impose authoritarian methods of control on their eating are:

Parents are encouraged to do all of the following in order to increase physical activity in their children,EXCEPT:

What is the recommended adequate intake of total fiber for children between the ages of 4 and 8?

Older children are not as responsive to internal controls regarding energy density as younger children.

Preadolescence is generally defined as ages

Body mass index (BMI)is constant throughout childhood.

If weight loss was needed,what would you recommend for him?

Potential consequences of a weight-loss program in childhood are slowed linear growth and the beginnings of an eating disorder.

Which of the following foods would be the best choice for a parent trying to increase fiber in her/his child's diet?

In order to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP),schools must meet five major requirements.Which of the following would NOT be one of those requirements?

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