Question 1

The term "_____" is also used to describe both middle childhood and preadolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) school-age 
B) adolescence 
C) egocentric 
D) late childhood 
E) teenage 
A) school-age 
B) adolescence 
C) egocentric 
D) late childhood 
E) teenage

Question 2

_____ in childhood has been identified by research as a predictor of adult overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) Late BMI rebound 
B) Late introduction of solid foods 
C) Early BMI rebound 
D) Early cognitive stimulation 
E) All of the above 
A) Late BMI rebound 
B) Late introduction of solid foods 
C) Early BMI rebound 
D) Early cognitive stimulation 
E) All of the above

Question 3

Children ages 6 to 12 can safely deprive themselves of water in order to participate in wrestling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following would NOT be a health topic covered by the School Health Index (SHI)for Physical Activity,Healthy Eating and a Tobacco-free Lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

A) Family planning 
B) Safety 
C) Asthma 
D) Physical activity 
E) Tobacco use 
A) Family planning 
B) Safety 
C) Asthma 
D) Physical activity 
E) Tobacco use

Question 5

Adequate nutrition,especially eating breakfast,has been associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) improved academic performance. 
B) reduced tardiness and absences from school. 
C) an increase in childhood obesity. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and b only 
A) improved academic performance. 
B) reduced tardiness and absences from school. 
C) an increase in childhood obesity. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and b only

Question 6

It is recommended that children engage in at least _____ minutes of physical activity every day.

Accepted Answer

A) 30 
B) 45 
C) 60 
D) 90 
E) >90 
A) 30 
B) 45 
C) 60 
D) 90 
E) >90

Question 7

As children age,more time is spent eating family dinner together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A dose-response relationship has been detected between the prevalence of obesity and time spent viewing television.For each additional hour of television viewed in the 12- to 17-year-old group,the prevalence of obesity increased by:

Accepted Answer

A) 2%. 
B) 5%. 
C) 9%. 
D) 15%. 
E) 21%. 
A) 2%. 
B) 5%. 
C) 9%. 
D) 15%. 
E) 21%.

Question 9

Based on food consumption data from the NHANES III survey,what is the mean dietary fiber intake of males between the ages of 6 and 11 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A) 10.3 g/day 
B) 13.6 g/day 
C) 18.2 g/day 
D) 25.0 g/day 
E) 35.1 g/day 
A) 10.3 g/day 
B) 13.6 g/day 
C) 18.2 g/day 
D) 25.0 g/day 
E) 35.1 g/day

Question 10

Fats and proteins may have a protective effect on tooth enamel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What would be the next recommended course of action for this young boy?

Accepted Answer

A) Nothing-he is too young to worry about;just check his BMI yearly 
B) He should have an in-depth medical assessment to check for secondary complications 
C) Weight maintenance or gradual weight loss of no more than 1 pound per week 
D) Weight loss of at least 2 pounds per week 
A) Nothing-he is too young to worry about;just check his BMI yearly 
B) He should have an in-depth medical assessment to check for secondary complications 
C) Weight maintenance or gradual weight loss of no more than 1 pound per week 
D) Weight loss of at least 2 pounds per week

Question 12

Which of the following foods would be MOST likely to promote dental caries?

Accepted Answer

A) Raisins 
B) Apple slices 
C) Cheddar cheese 
D) Peanut butter 
E) Plain yogurt 
A) Raisins 
B) Apple slices 
C) Cheddar cheese 
D) Peanut butter 
E) Plain yogurt

Question 13

Treatment for overweight and obese children should focus on attaining an ideal body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The daily protein requirement for a 12-year-old girl weighing 105 pounds (48 kg)based on the DRIs would be:

Accepted Answer

A) 29g 
B) 38.4g 
C) 45.6g 
D) 48g 
E) 57.6g 
A) 29g 
B) 38.4g 
C) 45.6g 
D) 48g 
E) 57.6g

Question 15

Based on the DRIs,the recommended protein intake for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 13 is _____ body weight/day.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.55 g/kg 
B) 0.7 g/kg 
C) 0.8 g/kg 
D) 0.95 g/kg 
E) 1 g/kg 
A) 0.55 g/kg 
B) 0.7 g/kg 
C) 0.8 g/kg 
D) 0.95 g/kg 
E) 1 g/kg

Question 16

Mary is in fourth grade and has chosen the following foods for her lunch today: 8 oz.non-fat milk;1 apple;1 2-oz.hamburger patty and bun;1 piece lettuce;1 cup fruit yogurt.Does this meet the minimum requirements for school lunch?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes 
B) No 
A) Yes 
B) No

The term "_____" is also used to describe both middle childhood and preadolescence.

_____ in childhood has been identified by research as a predictor of adult overweight.

Children ages 6 to 12 can safely deprive themselves of water in order to participate in wrestling.

Which of the following would NOT be a health topic covered by the School Health Index (SHI)for Physical Activity,Healthy Eating and a Tobacco-free Lifestyle?

Adequate nutrition,especially eating breakfast,has been associated with:

It is recommended that children engage in at least _____ minutes of physical activity every day.

As children age,more time is spent eating family dinner together.

A dose-response relationship has been detected between the prevalence of obesity and time spent viewing television.For each additional hour of television viewed in the 12- to 17-year-old group,the prevalence of obesity increased by:

Based on food consumption data from the NHANES III survey,what is the mean dietary fiber intake of males between the ages of 6 and 11 years of age?

Fats and proteins may have a protective effect on tooth enamel.

What would be the next recommended course of action for this young boy?

Which of the following foods would be MOST likely to promote dental caries?

Treatment for overweight and obese children should focus on attaining an ideal body weight.

The daily protein requirement for a 12-year-old girl weighing 105 pounds (48 kg)based on the DRIs would be:

Based on the DRIs,the recommended protein intake for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 13 is _____ body weight/day.

Mary is in fourth grade and has chosen the following foods for her lunch today: 8 oz.non-fat milk;1 apple;1 2-oz.hamburger patty and bun;1 piece lettuce;1 cup fruit yogurt.Does this meet the minimum requirements for school lunch?

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Exam 12: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

The term "_____" is also used to describe both middle childhood and preadolescence.

_____ in childhood has been identified by research as a predictor of adult overweight.

Children ages 6 to 12 can safely deprive themselves of water in order to participate in wrestling.

Which of the following would NOT be a health topic covered by the School Health Index (SHI)for Physical Activity,Healthy Eating and a Tobacco-free Lifestyle?

Adequate nutrition,especially eating breakfast,has been associated with:

It is recommended that children engage in at least _____ minutes of physical activity every day.

As children age,more time is spent eating family dinner together.

A dose-response relationship has been detected between the prevalence of obesity and time spent viewing television.For each additional hour of television viewed in the 12- to 17-year-old group,the prevalence of obesity increased by:

Based on food consumption data from the NHANES III survey,what is the mean dietary fiber intake of males between the ages of 6 and 11 years of age?

Fats and proteins may have a protective effect on tooth enamel.

What would be the next recommended course of action for this young boy?

Which of the following foods would be MOST likely to promote dental caries?

Treatment for overweight and obese children should focus on attaining an ideal body weight.

The daily protein requirement for a 12-year-old girl weighing 105 pounds (48 kg)based on the DRIs would be:

Based on the DRIs,the recommended protein intake for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 13 is _____ body weight/day.

Mary is in fourth grade and has chosen the following foods for her lunch today: 8 oz.non-fat milk;1 apple;1 2-oz.hamburger patty and bun;1 piece lettuce;1 cup fruit yogurt.Does this meet the minimum requirements for school lunch?

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

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Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Nutrition During Lactation

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Infant Nutrition

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Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

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Adult Nutrition

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Nutrition and Older Adults

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