Question 1

Children with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have both high and low blood sugars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Early onset of a disease is less likely to impact growth than later onset in conditions such as seizures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Many families experience difficulties when their child requires nutritional supplementation with a gastrostomy due to all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) eating is such an important aspect of parenting. 
B) the financial costs of formulas. 
C) lack of insurance coverage. 
D) All of the above would be difficulties for families. 
A) eating is such an important aspect of parenting. 
B) the financial costs of formulas. 
C) lack of insurance coverage. 
D) All of the above would be difficulties for families. D

Question 4

Nutritional concerns in ADHD include:

Accepted Answer

A) medication side effects that decrease appetite. 
B) maintaining growth while still being medicated. 
C) mealtime behavior. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and b only 
A) medication side effects that decrease appetite. 
B) maintaining growth while still being medicated. 
C) mealtime behavior. 
D) All of the above 
E) a and b only

Question 5

Fat-soluble vitamin supplements are recommended for children with _____ due to poor intestinal absorption of these nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes 
B) seizures 
C) PKU 
D) cystic fibrosis 
E) all of the above 
A) diabetes 
B) seizures 
C) PKU 
D) cystic fibrosis 
E) all of the above

Question 6

It is appropriate to expect children with special health care needs to become more independent in making food choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Children with chronic conditions may have more difficulty meeting the DRI for vitamins and minerals as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A) feeding difficulties. 
B) prescribed medications and their side effects. 
C) dietary restrictions. 
D) refusing foods. 
E) All of the above 
A) feeding difficulties. 
B) prescribed medications and their side effects. 
C) dietary restrictions. 
D) refusing foods. 
E) All of the above

Question 8

What percentage of children with developmental delays have feeding problems?

Accepted Answer

A) 30% 
B) 50% 
C) 70% 
D) 85% 
A) 30% 
B) 50% 
C) 70% 
D) 85%

Question 9

Treatment for diabetes includes regulating:

Accepted Answer

A) the timing of meals. 
B) the composition of meals. 
C) the amount of exercise. 
D) insulin or oral medications. 
E) All of the above 
A) the timing of meals. 
B) the composition of meals. 
C) the amount of exercise. 
D) insulin or oral medications. 
E) All of the above

Question 10

Spinal muscular atrophy is a condition in which _____.

Accepted Answer

A) muscle control declines as a result of nerve loss,causing death in childhood 
B) hypertrophy of cerebral spinal cells occurs 
C) hyperplasia of brain cells occurs 
D) vertebral bones in the back show a side-to-side curve 
A) muscle control declines as a result of nerve loss,causing death in childhood 
B) hypertrophy of cerebral spinal cells occurs 
C) hyperplasia of brain cells occurs 
D) vertebral bones in the back show a side-to-side curve

Question 11

Children with special health care needs have a wide range of nutritional needs and more variability than other children based on all the following factors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) additional protein is needed with high protein losses. 
B) high fluid volume is needed with frequent losses from diarrhea or vomiting. 
C) routine illness is less likely to result in hospitalization or resurgence of symptoms. 
D) extra fiber may be needed for chronic constipation. 
E) low caloric intake may be appropriate with small muscle size. 
A) additional protein is needed with high protein losses. 
B) high fluid volume is needed with frequent losses from diarrhea or vomiting. 
C) routine illness is less likely to result in hospitalization or resurgence of symptoms. 
D) extra fiber may be needed for chronic constipation. 
E) low caloric intake may be appropriate with small muscle size.

Question 12

Which nutrient is extremely limited in ketogenic diets?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat 
B) Carbohydrate 
C) Protein 
D) Iron 
A) Fat 
B) Carbohydrate 
C) Protein 
D) Iron

Question 13

Protein needs for children with special health care needs are _____ those for other children.

Accepted Answer

A) less than 
B) the same as 
C) greater than 
D) Variable,depending on the chronic health care condition. 
A) less than 
B) the same as 
C) greater than 
D) Variable,depending on the chronic health care condition.

Question 14

The CDC 2000 Growth Charts are a good place to start to assess growth of children with special health care needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A psychostimulant is a medication given to children with _____.

Accepted Answer

A) seizures 
B) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
C) phenylketonuria 
D) type 1 diabetes 
A) seizures 
B) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
C) phenylketonuria 
D) type 1 diabetes

Question 16

Nutritional supplements provided through gastrostomy feedings must be paid for by school lunch programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following foods would be the best breakfast choice for a child on a ketogenic diet?

Accepted Answer

A) A bowl of frosted Mini-Wheats,milk,and orange juice 
B) Homemade oatmeal with milk,raisins,and brown sugar 
C) Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese 
D) Toast and jelly with a glass of grape juice 
E) A doughnut with a glass of chocolate milk 
A) A bowl of frosted Mini-Wheats,milk,and orange juice 
B) Homemade oatmeal with milk,raisins,and brown sugar 
C) Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese 
D) Toast and jelly with a glass of grape juice 
E) A doughnut with a glass of chocolate milk

Question 18

Chronic conditions without specialty growth charts include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) cystic fibrosis. 
B) spina bifida. 
C) Down syndrome. 
D) diabetes. 
E) Rett syndrome. 
A) cystic fibrosis. 
B) spina bifida. 
C) Down syndrome. 
D) diabetes. 
E) Rett syndrome.

Question 19

For question,please use the growth chart above,which depicts the weight-for-age percentiles for Rebecca.
-The black circles plotted on the CDC growth chart above report weight changes for Rebecca,a 9   -year-old female with cerebral palsy.She had multiple bronchitis/pneumonia episodes during the past 1   years.What information can be interpreted from the growth chart?

Accepted Answer

A) She was unable to increase energy intake to compensate for the increases in expenditure caused by her illnesses. 
B) She grew taller instead of gaining weight. 
C) Her appetite was decreased throughout her illnesses. 
D) Her cerebral palsy is getting worse. 
A) She was unable to increase energy intake to compensate for the increases in expenditure caused by her illnesses. 
B) She grew taller instead of gaining weight. 
C) Her appetite was decreased throughout her illnesses. 
D) Her cerebral palsy is getting worse.

Question 20

What is the importance of taking pancreatic enzymes when a child has cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

A) These enzymes help digest foods and when they are missing,food is malabsorbed. 
B) Pancreatic enzymes also supply the fat-soluble vitamins,which are necessary for normal growth. 
C) It is not necessary to take pancreatic enzymes with cystic fibrosis;you need to take nutritional supplements,however. 
D) Without these enzymes,inflammation occurs. 
E) These enzymes help with calcium absorption. 
A) These enzymes help digest foods and when they are missing,food is malabsorbed. 
B) Pancreatic enzymes also supply the fat-soluble vitamins,which are necessary for normal growth. 
C) It is not necessary to take pancreatic enzymes with cystic fibrosis;you need to take nutritional supplements,however. 
D) Without these enzymes,inflammation occurs. 
E) These enzymes help with calcium absorption.

Children with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have both high and low blood sugars.

Early onset of a disease is less likely to impact growth than later onset in conditions such as seizures.

Many families experience difficulties when their child requires nutritional supplementation with a gastrostomy due to all of the following EXCEPT:

Nutritional concerns in ADHD include:

Fat-soluble vitamin supplements are recommended for children with _____ due to poor intestinal absorption of these nutrients.

It is appropriate to expect children with special health care needs to become more independent in making food choices.

Children with chronic conditions may have more difficulty meeting the DRI for vitamins and minerals as a result of:

What percentage of children with developmental delays have feeding problems?

Treatment for diabetes includes regulating:

Spinal muscular atrophy is a condition in which _____.

Children with special health care needs have a wide range of nutritional needs and more variability than other children based on all the following factors EXCEPT:

Which nutrient is extremely limited in ketogenic diets?

Protein needs for children with special health care needs are _____ those for other children.

The CDC 2000 Growth Charts are a good place to start to assess growth of children with special health care needs.

A psychostimulant is a medication given to children with _____.

Nutritional supplements provided through gastrostomy feedings must be paid for by school lunch programs.

Which of the following foods would be the best breakfast choice for a child on a ketogenic diet?

Chronic conditions without specialty growth charts include all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the importance of taking pancreatic enzymes when a child has cystic fibrosis?

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Exam 13: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Children with type 2 diabetes are more likely to have both high and low blood sugars.

Early onset of a disease is less likely to impact growth than later onset in conditions such as seizures.

Many families experience difficulties when their child requires nutritional supplementation with a gastrostomy due to all of the following EXCEPT:

Nutritional concerns in ADHD include:

Fat-soluble vitamin supplements are recommended for children with _____ due to poor intestinal absorption of these nutrients.

It is appropriate to expect children with special health care needs to become more independent in making food choices.

Children with chronic conditions may have more difficulty meeting the DRI for vitamins and minerals as a result of:

What percentage of children with developmental delays have feeding problems?

Treatment for diabetes includes regulating:

Spinal muscular atrophy is a condition in which _____.

Children with special health care needs have a wide range of nutritional needs and more variability than other children based on all the following factors EXCEPT:

Which nutrient is extremely limited in ketogenic diets?

Protein needs for children with special health care needs are _____ those for other children.

The CDC 2000 Growth Charts are a good place to start to assess growth of children with special health care needs.

A psychostimulant is a medication given to children with _____.

Nutritional supplements provided through gastrostomy feedings must be paid for by school lunch programs.

Which of the following foods would be the best breakfast choice for a child on a ketogenic diet?

Chronic conditions without specialty growth charts include all of the following EXCEPT:

What is the importance of taking pancreatic enzymes when a child has cystic fibrosis?

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

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

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