Question 1

Which of the following are recommended in the MyPlate for Older Adults graphic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumption of essential fatty acids at or above the recommended daily intake 
B)  Adequate fluid intake 
C)  Affordable, easy to prepare food 
D)  Regular physical activity 
E)  Vitamin and mineral supplementation 
A)  Consumption of essential fatty acids at or above the recommended daily intake 
B)  Adequate fluid intake 
C)  Affordable, easy to prepare food 
D)  Regular physical activity 
E)  Vitamin and mineral supplementation B, C, D

Question 2

An athletic woman who is running extensively during her pregnancy is consuming as many iron rich and fortified foods as possible to avoid deficiency. Which of the following foods will increase iron absorption if consumed with an iron-containing food?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orange juice 
B)  Potatoes 
C)  Broccoli 
D)  Pumpkin 
A)  Orange juice 
B)  Potatoes 
C)  Broccoli 
D)  Pumpkin A

Question 3

Because the fetus gets access to circulating nutrients first, which nutrient must be consumed in the diet or supplemented in order to avoid high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and decreased bone mineral density?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Iron 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Phosphorus 
A)  Calcium 
B)  Iron 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Phosphorus A

Question 4

Which of the following descriptions best describes sarcopenic obesity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excess body weight due to increased caloric intake and decreased basal metabolic rate 
B)  Pseudo-obesity, which occurs due to decreased skeletal muscle mass 
C)  Excess body fat combined with decreased skeletal muscle mass and strength 
D)  Increase in body mass index due to decreased sense of smell, taste, and ability to chew 
A)  Excess body weight due to increased caloric intake and decreased basal metabolic rate 
B)  Pseudo-obesity, which occurs due to decreased skeletal muscle mass 
C)  Excess body fat combined with decreased skeletal muscle mass and strength 
D)  Increase in body mass index due to decreased sense of smell, taste, and ability to chew

Question 5

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones.
-Morning sickness

Accepted Answer

A)  Human chorionic gonadotropin 
B)  Progesterone 
C)  Estrogen 
A)  Human chorionic gonadotropin 
B)  Progesterone 
C)  Estrogen

Question 6

What maternal energy source provides a steady source of energy to a growing fetus during the third trimester?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple sugars 
B)  Fats 
C)  Proteins 
D)  Fiber 
A)  Simple sugars 
B)  Fats 
C)  Proteins 
D)  Fiber

Question 7

Which of the following are the physical activity guidelines for older adults as outlined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise 
B)  Full-body strengthening exercises at least 2 times per week 
C)  Balance exercises 
D)  30 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity at least 6 days per week 
E)  Abdominal and core exercises every day 
A)  150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise 
B)  Full-body strengthening exercises at least 2 times per week 
C)  Balance exercises 
D)  30 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity at least 6 days per week 
E)  Abdominal and core exercises every day

Question 8

In addition to elite young athletes, which group is at risk for growth delays?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overweight females who go through puberty early 
B)  Underweight males who go through puberty late 
C)  Overweight males who participate in weight-loss programs 
D)  Underweight females who are lactose intolerant 
A)  Overweight females who go through puberty early 
B)  Underweight males who go through puberty late 
C)  Overweight males who participate in weight-loss programs 
D)  Underweight females who are lactose intolerant

Question 9

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones.
-Missed period

Accepted Answer

A)  Human chorionic gonadotropin 
B)  Progesterone 
C)  Estrogen 
A)  Human chorionic gonadotropin 
B)  Progesterone 
C)  Estrogen

Question 10

A pregnant woman who is already engaged in intense activity such as running may continue to do so throughout pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In what way does the body store excess iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  As ferritin 
B)  Bound to glycogen 
C)  In empty adipose cells 
D)  In muscle cells 
A)  As ferritin 
B)  Bound to glycogen 
C)  In empty adipose cells 
D)  In muscle cells

Question 12

A 10-year-old child has a body mass index (BMI) in the 87th percentile. What recommendations would you make to this child's parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  This child is considered to be overweight for his age and gender. Nutrition and activity assessments should be conducted. 
B)  This child is considered to be obese for his age and gender. The child should be referred to a physician specializing in pediatric bariatric procedures. 
C)  This child is considered to be in an optimal BMI range. The child should continue current nutrition and exercise programs. 
D)  This child is considered to be underweight. The child should be referred to a dietician for counseling on increasing caloric intake in healthy ways. 
A)  This child is considered to be overweight for his age and gender. Nutrition and activity assessments should be conducted. 
B)  This child is considered to be obese for his age and gender. The child should be referred to a physician specializing in pediatric bariatric procedures. 
C)  This child is considered to be in an optimal BMI range. The child should continue current nutrition and exercise programs. 
D)  This child is considered to be underweight. The child should be referred to a dietician for counseling on increasing caloric intake in healthy ways.

Question 13

Which concept is extremely important due to the barriers to good nutrition faced by older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Energy density 
B)  Vitamin toxicity 
C)  Nutrient density 
D)  Positive energy balance 
A)  Energy density 
B)  Vitamin toxicity 
C)  Nutrient density 
D)  Positive energy balance

Question 14

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones.
-Maternal fat deposition

Accepted Answer

A)  Human chorionic gonadotropin 
B)  Progesterone 
C)  Estrogen 
A)  Human chorionic gonadotropin 
B)  Progesterone 
C)  Estrogen

Question 15

What factors contribute to weight gain during pregnancy? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tissue fluid 
B)  Amniotic fluid 
C)  Increased muscle mass 
D)  Enlargement of the uterus 
E)  Increased bone density 
A)  Tissue fluid 
B)  Amniotic fluid 
C)  Increased muscle mass 
D)  Enlargement of the uterus 
E)  Increased bone density

Question 16

How many additional calories are recommended for children who are very active?

Accepted Answer

A)  No additional calories are recommended 
B)  Up to 200 additional calories each day 
C)  200 to 400 additional calories each day 
D)  400 to 600 additional calories each day 
A)  No additional calories are recommended 
B)  Up to 200 additional calories each day 
C)  200 to 400 additional calories each day 
D)  400 to 600 additional calories each day

Question 17

What steps can older adults take to minimize the decrease in basal metabolic rate as they age?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain weight at or above recommended levels. 
B)  Participate in resistance training exercises. 
C)  Consume a minimum of 2,000 calories each day. 
D)  Consume a multivitamin to address any deficiencies. 
A)  Maintain weight at or above recommended levels. 
B)  Participate in resistance training exercises. 
C)  Consume a minimum of 2,000 calories each day. 
D)  Consume a multivitamin to address any deficiencies.

Question 18

The parents of a high school basketball player ask for an estimate of their son's peak height. The father is 6' 2", and the mother is 5' 5". How tall do you estimate their son will be?

Accepted Answer

A)  5' 8" 
B)  5' 10" 
C)  6' 
D)  6' 5" 
A)  5' 8" 
B)  5' 10" 
C)  6' 
D)  6' 5"

Question 19

During the third trimester, a growing fetus needs energy to support growth. From which energy source does the fetus draw the majority of its energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose 
B)  Protein 
C)  Fats 
D)  Fiber 
A)  Glucose 
B)  Protein 
C)  Fats 
D)  Fiber

Question 20

What vitamin is at high risk of insufficiency and deficiency in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B12 
B)  Vitamin C 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Thiamin 
A)  Vitamin B12 
B)  Vitamin C 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Thiamin

Which of the following are recommended in the MyPlate for Older Adults graphic?

An athletic woman who is running extensively during her pregnancy is consuming as many iron rich and fortified foods as possible to avoid deficiency. Which of the following foods will increase iron absorption if consumed with an iron-containing food?

Because the fetus gets access to circulating nutrients first, which nutrient must be consumed in the diet or supplemented in order to avoid high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and decreased bone mineral density?

Which of the following descriptions best describes sarcopenic obesity?

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones. -Morning sickness

What maternal energy source provides a steady source of energy to a growing fetus during the third trimester?

Which of the following are the physical activity guidelines for older adults as outlined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? Select all that apply.

In addition to elite young athletes, which group is at risk for growth delays?

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones. -Missed period

A pregnant woman who is already engaged in intense activity such as running may continue to do so throughout pregnancy.

In what way does the body store excess iron?

A 10-year-old child has a body mass index (BMI) in the 87th percentile. What recommendations would you make to this child's parents?

Which concept is extremely important due to the barriers to good nutrition faced by older adults?

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones. -Maternal fat deposition

What factors contribute to weight gain during pregnancy? Select all that apply.

How many additional calories are recommended for children who are very active?

What steps can older adults take to minimize the decrease in basal metabolic rate as they age?

The parents of a high school basketball player ask for an estimate of their son's peak height. The father is 6' 2", and the mother is 5' 5". How tall do you estimate their son will be?

During the third trimester, a growing fetus needs energy to support growth. From which energy source does the fetus draw the majority of its energy?

What vitamin is at high risk of insufficiency and deficiency in older adults?

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fats

Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, and Water

Dietary Guidelines, General Nutrition Recommendations, and Federal Nutrition Policy

Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition

Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Athletic Performance

Exercise, Thermoregulation, and Fluid Balance

Nutritional Strategies for Competitive Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes

Nutritional Supplements and Ergongenic Aids

Nutrition and Body Composition Coaching and Assessment

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition for Athletes With Illness or Injury

Eating and Exercise Disorders

Nutrition for Athletes With Special Dietary Needs

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Exam 13: Nutrition Across the Lifecycle

Which of the following are recommended in the MyPlate for Older Adults graphic?

An athletic woman who is running extensively during her pregnancy is consuming as many iron rich and fortified foods as possible to avoid deficiency. Which of the following foods will increase iron absorption if consumed with an iron-containing food?

Because the fetus gets access to circulating nutrients first, which nutrient must be consumed in the diet or supplemented in order to avoid high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and decreased bone mineral density?

Which of the following descriptions best describes sarcopenic obesity?

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones. -Morning sickness

What maternal energy source provides a steady source of energy to a growing fetus during the third trimester?

Which of the following are the physical activity guidelines for older adults as outlined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? Select all that apply.

In addition to elite young athletes, which group is at risk for growth delays?

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones. -Missed period

A pregnant woman who is already engaged in intense activity such as running may continue to do so throughout pregnancy.

In what way does the body store excess iron?

A 10-year-old child has a body mass index (BMI) in the 87th percentile. What recommendations would you make to this child's parents?

Which concept is extremely important due to the barriers to good nutrition faced by older adults?

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones. -Maternal fat deposition

What factors contribute to weight gain during pregnancy? Select all that apply.

How many additional calories are recommended for children who are very active?

What steps can older adults take to minimize the decrease in basal metabolic rate as they age?

The parents of a high school basketball player ask for an estimate of their son's peak height. The father is 6' 2", and the mother is 5' 5". How tall do you estimate their son will be?

During the third trimester, a growing fetus needs energy to support growth. From which energy source does the fetus draw the majority of its energy?

What vitamin is at high risk of insufficiency and deficiency in older adults?

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fats

Vitamins, Minerals, Electrolytes, and Water

Dietary Guidelines, General Nutrition Recommendations, and Federal Nutrition Policy

Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition

Nutrition Strategies for Optimal Athletic Performance

Exercise, Thermoregulation, and Fluid Balance

Nutritional Strategies for Competitive Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes

Nutritional Supplements and Ergongenic Aids

Nutrition and Body Composition Coaching and Assessment

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition for Athletes With Illness or Injury

Eating and Exercise Disorders

Nutrition for Athletes With Special Dietary Needs

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