Question 1

An infant weighing 7 pounds at birth would normally weigh about _____ pounds at five months of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​8 
B)  ​14 
C)  ​21 
D)  ​28 
E)  ​30 
A)  ​8 
B)  ​14 
C)  ​21 
D)  ​28 
E)  ​30

Question 2

An important aspect of infant feeding is the prevention of future health problems. This can be accomplished by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​encouragement of eating habits that will support a healthy weight 
B)  ​encouraging the infant to eat only those foods she likes 
C)  ​introduction of solid foods as early as possible 
D)  ​forcing the infant to finish her bottle 
E)  ​encouraging the infant to eat, even when he/she is not hungry 
A)  ​encouragement of eating habits that will support a healthy weight 
B)  ​encouraging the infant to eat only those foods she likes 
C)  ​introduction of solid foods as early as possible 
D)  ​forcing the infant to finish her bottle 
E)  ​encouraging the infant to eat, even when he/she is not hungry

Question 3

Which statement is representative of children's food intake and health status?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Which statement is representative of children's food intake and health status? 
B)  ​The prevalence of obesity in children 6 to 11 years of age and adolescents has tripled over the last three decades. 
C)  ​Changes in children's weight status can be largely explained by genetics. 
D)  ​The increase in children's weight status can be blamed entirely on poor parenting skills. 
E)  ​Children should be more empowered to make their own food choices, because the Internet keeps them informed. 
A)  ​Which statement is representative of children's food intake and health status? 
B)  ​The prevalence of obesity in children 6 to 11 years of age and adolescents has tripled over the last three decades. 
C)  ​Changes in children's weight status can be largely explained by genetics. 
D)  ​The increase in children's weight status can be blamed entirely on poor parenting skills. 
E)  ​Children should be more empowered to make their own food choices, because the Internet keeps them informed.

Question 4

A leading cause of pediatric hypertension is _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a low intake of whole-grain foods 
B)  ​obesity 
C)  ​excessive sodium intake from soft drink consumption 
D)  ​type 1 diabetes 
E)  ​a high intake of fruits and vegetables 
A)  ​a low intake of whole-grain foods 
B)  ​obesity 
C)  ​excessive sodium intake from soft drink consumption 
D)  ​type 1 diabetes 
E)  ​a high intake of fruits and vegetables

Question 5

The Expert Committee of the American Medical Association recommends healthy habits for children and adolescents to prevent obesity in all children. Those recommendations include _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​eating together as a family only once per week 
B)  ​limiting the frequency of restaurant meals 
C)  ​learning to eat adult-size meal portions 
D)  ​eating a diet low in fiber and calcium 
E)  ​engaging in at least 90 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day 
A)  ​eating together as a family only once per week 
B)  ​limiting the frequency of restaurant meals 
C)  ​learning to eat adult-size meal portions 
D)  ​eating a diet low in fiber and calcium 
E)  ​engaging in at least 90 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day

Question 6

Matching
-anaphylactic shock

Accepted Answer

A) the chief protein in human breast milk 
B) a milk-like secretion from the breasts that is rich in protective factors 
C) a protein in breast milk that binds iron and keeps it from supporting the growth of the infant's intestinal bacteria 
D) factors in colostrum and breast milk that favor the growth of the "friendly" bacterium Lactobacillus bifidus in the infant's intestinal tract 
E) a protein in breast milk that attacks diarrhea-causing viruses
F)to gradually replace breast milk with infant formulas or other foods appropriate to an infant's diet
G)together with another protective factor, kills bacteria
H)a life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction to an offending substance
I)one of the stress hormones secreted whenever emergency action is needed; prescribed therapeutically to relax the bronchioles during allergy or asthma attacks
J)the period of growth from the beginning of puberty until full maturity 
A) the chief protein in human breast milk 
B) a milk-like secretion from the breasts that is rich in protective factors 
C) a protein in breast milk that binds iron and keeps it from supporting the growth of the infant's intestinal bacteria 
D) factors in colostrum and breast milk that favor the growth of the "friendly" bacterium Lactobacillus bifidus in the infant's intestinal tract 
E) a protein in breast milk that attacks diarrhea-causing viruses
F)to gradually replace breast milk with infant formulas or other foods appropriate to an infant's diet
G)together with another protective factor, kills bacteria
H)a life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction to an offending substance
I)one of the stress hormones secreted whenever emergency action is needed; prescribed therapeutically to relax the bronchioles during allergy or asthma attacks
J)the period of growth from the beginning of puberty until full maturity

Question 7

There are factors in breast milk that protect the infant against infection.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a supplement of _____ for all infants who are exclusively breastfed in the first six months of life.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​iron 
B)  ​vitamin C 
C)  ​folic acid 
D)  ​vitamin D 
E)  ​vitamin A 
A)  ​iron 
B)  ​vitamin C 
C)  ​folic acid 
D)  ​vitamin D 
E)  ​vitamin A

Question 9

Children should not be allowed to eat while running because _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​this increases the child's risk of choking 
B)  ​they should not be allowed to play until after meals 
C)  ​physical activity in children should be discouraged 
D)  ​this increases the child's risk of food allergies 
E)  ​children easily develop stomach cramps when they run 
A)  ​this increases the child's risk of choking 
B)  ​they should not be allowed to play until after meals 
C)  ​physical activity in children should be discouraged 
D)  ​this increases the child's risk of food allergies 
E)  ​children easily develop stomach cramps when they run

Question 10

During which life stage are kcalorie needs per unit of body weight the highest?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​infancy 
B)  ​toddler years 
C)  ​childhood 
D)  ​adolescence 
E)  ​in utero 
A)  ​infancy 
B)  ​toddler years 
C)  ​childhood 
D)  ​adolescence 
E)  ​in utero

Question 11

Describe an ideal treatment program for childhood obesity.​

Accepted Answer

Treatment of obesity must consider the m

Question 12

To prevent a child's exposure to lead, you should _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​allow the child to put old painted objects in their mouth 
B)  ​make sure the child consumes nutritious meals consistently 
C)  ​only cook their meals in cast-iron pans 
D)  ​make infant formula with plain tap water 
E)  ​allow the child to play with crayons made in other countries 
A)  ​allow the child to put old painted objects in their mouth 
B)  ​make sure the child consumes nutritious meals consistently 
C)  ​only cook their meals in cast-iron pans 
D)  ​make infant formula with plain tap water 
E)  ​allow the child to play with crayons made in other countries

Question 13

How many ounces from the protein foods group are needed daily to meet nutrient needs for a child who needs 1000 kcal/day?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​2 
B)  ​3 
C)  ​4 
D)  5​ 
E)  ​6 
A)  ​2 
B)  ​3 
C)  ​4 
D)  5​ 
E)  ​6

Question 14

Based on data from the BMI-for-age growth charts, children and adolescents are categorized as overweight when their weight is above the _____ percentile.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​75th 
B)  ​85th 
C)  ​90th 
D)  ​95th 
E)  ​98th 
A)  ​75th 
B)  ​85th 
C)  ​90th 
D)  ​95th 
E)  ​98th

Question 15

Which food would provide a child with a rich source of iron?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ice cream 
B)  ​applesauce 
C)  ​bean dip 
D)  ​cheese 
E)  ​crackers 
A)  ​ice cream 
B)  ​applesauce 
C)  ​bean dip 
D)  ​cheese 
E)  ​crackers

Question 16

According to USDA Food Patterns, how many cups of milk or milk products are needed daily for a 6-11 year old child eating a 1000 kcalorie diet?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1 
B)  ​2 
C)  ​3 
D)  ​4 
E)  ​5 
A)  ​1 
B)  ​2 
C)  ​3 
D)  ​4 
E)  ​5

Question 17

Describe characteristics of vegetables preferred by children.​

Accepted Answer

Researchers attempting to explain childr

Question 18

Recommendations limiting fat and cholesterol are not intended for infants or children under two years of age.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One clear advantage of breastfeeding is the protection against _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​oligosaccharides 
B)  ​excessive weight loss later in life 
C)  ​lysozyme infestations 
D)  ​intestinal infections 
E)  ​uncontrolled bleeding 
A)  ​oligosaccharides 
B)  ​excessive weight loss later in life 
C)  ​lysozyme infestations 
D)  ​intestinal infections 
E)  ​uncontrolled bleeding

Question 20

Because the interactions between parents and children can set the stage for lifelong attitudes and habits, wise parents _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​do not attempt change 
B)  ​treat their child's food preferences with respect 
C)  ​exert continuous pressure to initiate good food habits 
D)  ​impose their own eating habits on their children 
E)  ​wait until their children start school to initiate changes 
A)  ​do not attempt change 
B)  ​treat their child's food preferences with respect 
C)  ​exert continuous pressure to initiate good food habits 
D)  ​impose their own eating habits on their children 
E)  ​wait until their children start school to initiate changes

Exam 12: Nutrition Through the Life Span Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

An infant weighing 7 pounds at birth would normally weigh about _____ pounds at five months of age.

An important aspect of infant feeding is the prevention of future health problems. This can be accomplished by _____.

Which statement is representative of children's food intake and health status?​

A leading cause of pediatric hypertension is _____.​

The Expert Committee of the American Medical Association recommends healthy habits for children and adolescents to prevent obesity in all children. Those recommendations include _____.​

Matching -anaphylactic shock

There are factors in breast milk that protect the infant against infection.​

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a supplement of _____ for all infants who are exclusively breastfed in the first six months of life.​

Children should not be allowed to eat while running because _____.​

During which life stage are kcalorie needs per unit of body weight the highest?​

Describe an ideal treatment program for childhood obesity.​

To prevent a child's exposure to lead, you should _____.​

How many ounces from the protein foods group are needed daily to meet nutrient needs for a child who needs 1000 kcal/day?​

Based on data from the BMI-for-age growth charts, children and adolescents are categorized as overweight when their weight is above the _____ percentile.

Which food would provide a child with a rich source of iron?​

According to USDA Food Patterns, how many cups of milk or milk products are needed daily for a 6-11 year old child eating a 1000 kcalorie diet?​

Describe characteristics of vegetables preferred by children.​

Recommendations limiting fat and cholesterol are not intended for infants or children under two years of age.​

One clear advantage of breastfeeding is the protection against _____.​

Because the interactions between parents and children can set the stage for lifelong attitudes and habits, wise parents _____.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition Through the Life Span Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications - Diet Drug Interactions - and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate - and Fat Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat Controlled - Mineral Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein - Mineral - and Fluid Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy - and Protein - Modified Diets for Cancer and HIV Infection

Filters

Which statement is representative of children's food intake and health status?

A leading cause of pediatric hypertension is _____.

The Expert Committee of the American Medical Association recommends healthy habits for children and adolescents to prevent obesity in all children. Those recommendations include _____.

There are factors in breast milk that protect the infant against infection.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a supplement of _____ for all infants who are exclusively breastfed in the first six months of life.

Children should not be allowed to eat while running because _____.

During which life stage are kcalorie needs per unit of body weight the highest?

Describe an ideal treatment program for childhood obesity.

To prevent a child's exposure to lead, you should _____.

How many ounces from the protein foods group are needed daily to meet nutrient needs for a child who needs 1000 kcal/day?

Which food would provide a child with a rich source of iron?

According to USDA Food Patterns, how many cups of milk or milk products are needed daily for a 6-11 year old child eating a 1000 kcalorie diet?

Describe characteristics of vegetables preferred by children.

Recommendations limiting fat and cholesterol are not intended for infants or children under two years of age.

One clear advantage of breastfeeding is the protection against _____.