Question 1

Genetics is probably the most significant factor affecting an infant's susceptibility to food allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The recommended anthropometric measures to be performed on infants include the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  head circumference. 
B)  heel-to-toe length. 
C)  recumbent length. 
D)  weight. 
A)  head circumference. 
B)  heel-to-toe length. 
C)  recumbent length. 
D)  weight.

Question 3

List six nutritional risks in pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

The nutritional risks in pregnancy inclu

Question 4

What are the two primary indicators of an infant's future health status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mother's weight and age before pregnancy 
B)  Length of gestation and birthweight of infant 
C)  Birthweight of the infant and mother's age 
D)  Type of prenatal care and birthweight of infant 
A)  Mother's weight and age before pregnancy 
B)  Length of gestation and birthweight of infant 
C)  Birthweight of the infant and mother's age 
D)  Type of prenatal care and birthweight of infant

Question 5

The Healthy Start Program specializes in outreach and home visits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ mothers breastfeed their infants most frequently in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian, non-Hispanic 
B)  Black, non-Hispanic 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  White, non-Hispanic 
A)  Asian, non-Hispanic 
B)  Black, non-Hispanic 
C)  Hispanic 
D)  White, non-Hispanic

Question 7

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.
-What is the relative value of these anthropometric measurements? How are the values to be interpreted?

Accepted Answer

While all values of are great importance

Question 8

The percentage of mothers breastfeeding their infants in the hospital (post-partum)is _____ the percentage breastfeeding when the baby is 6 months old.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher than 
B)  lower than 
C)  the same as 
A)  higher than 
B)  lower than 
C)  the same as

Question 9

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.
-A few weeks later,you meet a young mother and her 2-month-old boy who are both new to the community.Based on the services offered in your community,what referrals and/or helpful pieces of information might you share with her?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but could include info

Question 10

Maternal age can be a risk factor during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An infant mortality rate of 7 per 1,000 means that

Accepted Answer

A)  7 infants out of 1,000 live births die before one year of age. 
B)  7 infants out of 1,000 live births die before 28 days of age. 
C)  7 infants per 1,000 total population die before one year of age. 
D)  7 infants up to two years of age die out of the total population yearly. 
A)  7 infants out of 1,000 live births die before one year of age. 
B)  7 infants out of 1,000 live births die before 28 days of age. 
C)  7 infants per 1,000 total population die before one year of age. 
D)  7 infants up to two years of age die out of the total population yearly.

Question 12

Maternal mortality rates in the U.S.have _____ during the past 50 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased 
B)  increased 
C)  stayed the same 
A)  decreased 
B)  increased 
C)  stayed the same

Question 13

Recipients may not participate in both WIC and CSFP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Failure to thrive is diagnosed in infants who fall below the _____ percentile on the growth chart for weight-for-length.

Accepted Answer

A)  5ᵗʰ 
B)  10ᵗʰ 
C)  15ᵗʰ 
D)  25ᵗʰ 
A)  5ᵗʰ 
B)  10ᵗʰ 
C)  15ᵗʰ 
D)  25ᵗʰ

Question 15

List 4 potential barriers to achieving the nation's health objective of increasing the incidence of breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

They include a lack of experience or und

Question 16

By law,each state is required to operate the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH)program in all of the following areas except

Accepted Answer

A)  maternity and infant care. 
B)  intensive infant care. 
C)  family planning efforts. 
D)  vision care for children. 
A)  maternity and infant care. 
B)  intensive infant care. 
C)  family planning efforts. 
D)  vision care for children.

Question 17

Iron deficiency remains a prevalent nutritional problem in infancy,although it has declined in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What are the weight gain recommendations for pregnant women based on BMI?

Accepted Answer

BMI <18.5,28-40 poun

Question 19

By _____ months of age,most infants have tripled their birthweight.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  10 
C)  12 
D)  16 
A)  6 
B)  10 
C)  12 
D)  16

Question 20

What are the unique features of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)?

Accepted Answer

The EFNEP is a federally funded program

Genetics is probably the most significant factor affecting an infant's susceptibility to food allergies.

The recommended anthropometric measures to be performed on infants include the following except

List six nutritional risks in pregnancy.

What are the two primary indicators of an infant's future health status?

The Healthy Start Program specializes in outreach and home visits.

_____ mothers breastfeed their infants most frequently in the U.S.

The percentage of mothers breastfeeding their infants in the hospital (post-partum)is _____ the percentage breastfeeding when the baby is 6 months old.

Maternal age can be a risk factor during pregnancy.

An infant mortality rate of 7 per 1,000 means that

Maternal mortality rates in the U.S.have _____ during the past 50 years.

Recipients may not participate in both WIC and CSFP.

Failure to thrive is diagnosed in infants who fall below the _____ percentile on the growth chart for weight-for-length.

List 4 potential barriers to achieving the nation's health objective of increasing the incidence of breastfeeding.

By law,each state is required to operate the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH)program in all of the following areas except

Iron deficiency remains a prevalent nutritional problem in infancy,although it has declined in recent years.

What are the weight gain recommendations for pregnant women based on BMI?

By _____ months of age,most infants have tripled their birthweight.

What are the unique features of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)?

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

Genetics is probably the most significant factor affecting an infant's susceptibility to food allergies.

The recommended anthropometric measures to be performed on infants include the following except

List six nutritional risks in pregnancy.

What are the two primary indicators of an infant's future health status?

The Healthy Start Program specializes in outreach and home visits.

_____ mothers breastfeed their infants most frequently in the U.S.

The percentage of mothers breastfeeding their infants in the hospital (post-partum)is _____ the percentage breastfeeding when the baby is 6 months old.

Maternal age can be a risk factor during pregnancy.

An infant mortality rate of 7 per 1,000 means that

Maternal mortality rates in the U.S.have _____ during the past 50 years.

Recipients may not participate in both WIC and CSFP.

Failure to thrive is diagnosed in infants who fall below the _____ percentile on the growth chart for weight-for-length.

List 4 potential barriers to achieving the nation's health objective of increasing the incidence of breastfeeding.

By law,each state is required to operate the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH)program in all of the following areas except

Iron deficiency remains a prevalent nutritional problem in infancy,although it has declined in recent years.

What are the weight gain recommendations for pregnant women based on BMI?

By _____ months of age,most infants have tripled their birthweight.

What are the unique features of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)?

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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