Question 1

If the infant is not breastfed,then _____ should be given to the newborn.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonfat milk 
B)  whole cow's milk 
C)  low-iron formula 
D)  iron-fortified formula 
A)  nonfat milk 
B)  whole cow's milk 
C)  low-iron formula 
D)  iron-fortified formula

Question 2

The amount of weight a woman should gain during pregnancy depends on her pre-pregnancy BMI and the number of children she is carrying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ measures can best confirm that growth is proceeding normally and/or help detect protein-energy malnutrition in infants.

Accepted Answer

A)  BMI 
B)  Head circumference 
C)  Height 
D)  Weight 
A)  BMI 
B)  Head circumference 
C)  Height 
D)  Weight

Question 4

All of the following are examples of WIC foods except

Accepted Answer

A)  legumes. 
B)  milk. 
C)  fruit drinks. 
D)  eggs. 
A)  legumes. 
B)  milk. 
C)  fruit drinks. 
D)  eggs.

Question 5

Which combination below agrees best with the textbook definition of low birthweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  2,500 grams/5 pounds or less 
B)  2,500 grams/3 ½ pounds or less 
C)  2,700 grams/6 pounds or less 
D)  2,800 grams/6 ½ pounds or less 
A)  2,500 grams/5 pounds or less 
B)  2,500 grams/3 ½ pounds or less 
C)  2,700 grams/6 pounds or less 
D)  2,800 grams/6 ½ pounds or less

Question 6

Which of the following programs is funded by the USDA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Title V Maternal and Child Health Program 
B)  WIC 
C)  EPSDT 
D)  The Healthy Start Program 
A)  Title V Maternal and Child Health Program 
B)  WIC 
C)  EPSDT 
D)  The Healthy Start Program

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: Monthly food package of fruits, vegetables, meats, infant formula, beans and other available foods
Has program of peer counseling for breastfeeding promotion
Prevention of neural tube defects
Health screenings, dental checks, health education and hearing and vision test for children up to 18 years of age
Vouchers are given to purchase selected healthy foods, and nutrition education and referral to health services are provided
Rates are higher among pregnant adolescents
Weight-for-length above the 95th percentile
Weight-for-length below the 5th percentile
Complete health care for anyone with an income <133% of poverty level
Prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant women with incomes <185% of poverty level
Increases fruit and vegetable consumption for persons eligible for WIC
Increases the ability to purchase food for anyone with an income <130% of the poverty level
Nutrition education for persons with incomes at or below 125% of poverty level who have children under 19
Maternal and child health programs
Nutrition education program for low-income families
A mandatory Medicaid service to improve the health status of children from low-income families

Accepted Answer

The Answer of iron deficiency and FMNP and obese and is...

Question 8

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,Infants,and Children was authorized in 1972 as an amendment to the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is one of the several key areas for improving the health of mothers and infants,as identified by an interagency workgroup and the surgeon general?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seek to reform eligibility requirements for maternal and infant programs so as to decrease participation. 
B)  Direct additional research toward determining the cause of Asian-American women's increased risk of dying from maternal complications. 
C)  Increase research on genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors that have an influence on pregnancy outcomes for mother and child. 
D)  Develop new interventions to reduce caffeine consumption during pregnancy. 
A)  Seek to reform eligibility requirements for maternal and infant programs so as to decrease participation. 
B)  Direct additional research toward determining the cause of Asian-American women's increased risk of dying from maternal complications. 
C)  Increase research on genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors that have an influence on pregnancy outcomes for mother and child. 
D)  Develop new interventions to reduce caffeine consumption during pregnancy.

Question 10

Describe current infant feeding recommendations.

Accepted Answer

Exclusive breast milk is recommended for

Question 11

One of the best indicators of a nation's health is the infant mortality rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Recommended weight gain during pregnancy for women who begin pregnancy at a healthful weight is now between _____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 and 20 
B)  15 and 25 
C)  20 and 25 
D)  25 and 35 
A)  15 and 20 
B)  15 and 25 
C)  20 and 25 
D)  25 and 35

Question 13

WIC is an entitlement program,and therefore can serve all individuals requesting services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss infant nutrient needs in relationship to adult nutrient needs.

Accepted Answer

Because of their small size,infants need

Question 15

Introducing a variety of flavors and foods before 2 may increase acceptance of a wider variety of flavors and foods in later childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If a woman gains more than the recommended amount of weight early in the pregnancy,she should diet for weight loss in the last few weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The leading cause of postneonatal mortality in the U.S.is

Accepted Answer

A)  low birthweight. 
B)  SIDS. 
C)  very low birthweight. 
D)  neglect. 
A)  low birthweight. 
B)  SIDS. 
C)  very low birthweight. 
D)  neglect.

Question 18

Soy formulas are preferred by most doctors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Foods should be introduced to an infant one at a time because

Accepted Answer

A)  this prevents overfeeding. 
B)  the swallowing reflex is not under voluntary control. 
C)  immunological protection has not been developed. 
D)  any allergic reactions can be detected. 
A)  this prevents overfeeding. 
B)  the swallowing reflex is not under voluntary control. 
C)  immunological protection has not been developed. 
D)  any allergic reactions can be detected.

Question 20

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have asked to participate in a research study on infant nutrition. As this is a new area of focus for you, you need to refresh your memory on infant nutrition.
-Describe three anthropometric measurements routinely taken on infants.

Accepted Answer

Anthropometric measurements routinely ob

If the infant is not breastfed,then _____ should be given to the newborn.

The amount of weight a woman should gain during pregnancy depends on her pre-pregnancy BMI and the number of children she is carrying.

_____ measures can best confirm that growth is proceeding normally and/or help detect protein-energy malnutrition in infants.

All of the following are examples of WIC foods except

Which combination below agrees best with the textbook definition of low birthweight?

Which of the following programs is funded by the USDA?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,Infants,and Children was authorized in 1972 as an amendment to the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

Which of the following is one of the several key areas for improving the health of mothers and infants,as identified by an interagency workgroup and the surgeon general?

Describe current infant feeding recommendations.

One of the best indicators of a nation's health is the infant mortality rate.

Recommended weight gain during pregnancy for women who begin pregnancy at a healthful weight is now between _____ pounds.

WIC is an entitlement program,and therefore can serve all individuals requesting services.

Discuss infant nutrient needs in relationship to adult nutrient needs.

Introducing a variety of flavors and foods before 2 may increase acceptance of a wider variety of flavors and foods in later childhood.

If a woman gains more than the recommended amount of weight early in the pregnancy,she should diet for weight loss in the last few weeks.

The leading cause of postneonatal mortality in the U.S.is

Soy formulas are preferred by most doctors.

Foods should be introduced to an infant one at a time because

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have asked to participate in a research study on infant nutrition. As this is a new area of focus for you, you need to refresh your memory on infant nutrition. -Describe three anthropometric measurements routinely taken on infants.

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World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

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Principles of Nutrition Education

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Exam 11: Mothers and Infants: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

If the infant is not breastfed,then _____ should be given to the newborn.

The amount of weight a woman should gain during pregnancy depends on her pre-pregnancy BMI and the number of children she is carrying.

_____ measures can best confirm that growth is proceeding normally and/or help detect protein-energy malnutrition in infants.

All of the following are examples of WIC foods except

Which combination below agrees best with the textbook definition of low birthweight?

Which of the following programs is funded by the USDA?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,Infants,and Children was authorized in 1972 as an amendment to the Child Nutrition Act of 1966.

Which of the following is one of the several key areas for improving the health of mothers and infants,as identified by an interagency workgroup and the surgeon general?

Describe current infant feeding recommendations.

One of the best indicators of a nation's health is the infant mortality rate.

Recommended weight gain during pregnancy for women who begin pregnancy at a healthful weight is now between _____ pounds.

WIC is an entitlement program,and therefore can serve all individuals requesting services.

Discuss infant nutrient needs in relationship to adult nutrient needs.

Introducing a variety of flavors and foods before 2 may increase acceptance of a wider variety of flavors and foods in later childhood.

If a woman gains more than the recommended amount of weight early in the pregnancy,she should diet for weight loss in the last few weeks.

The leading cause of postneonatal mortality in the U.S.is

Soy formulas are preferred by most doctors.

Foods should be introduced to an infant one at a time because

Use the following case scenario to answer short answer items. You have asked to participate in a research study on infant nutrition. As this is a new area of focus for you, you need to refresh your memory on infant nutrition. -Describe three anthropometric measurements routinely taken on infants.

Opportunities in Community Nutrition

Assessing Community Resources

Assessing the Target Population’s ?Nutritional Status

Program Planning for Success

Principles of Epidemiology

The Art and Science of Policy Making

A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public’s Health

Addressing the Obesity Epidemic: An Issue for Public Health Policy

Health Care Systems and Policy

Food Insecurity and the Food Assistance Programs

Children and Adolescents: Nutrition Issues,Services,and Programs

Healthy Aging: Nutrition Assessment,Services,and Programs

World Hunger and Food Insecurity: Challenges and Opportunities

Understanding and Achieving Behavior Change

Gaining Cultural Competence in Community Nutrition

Principles of Nutrition Education

Marketing Nutrition and Health Promotion

Managing Community Nutrition Programs

Building Grantsmanship Skills

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