Question 1

Consumption of which nutrient should be almost doubled during the second trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Iron 
C)  Protein 
D)  Calcium 
A)  Carbohydrates 
B)  Iron 
C)  Protein 
D)  Calcium

Question 2

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones.
-Stretching of the uterus

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following statements correctly characterizes the protein needs of young athletes compared to their sedentary counterparts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein needs are increased but are spontaneously met by increased caloric intake. 
B)  Protein needs are not increased above normal needs. 
C)  Protein needs are significantly increased, and athletes must consciously increase protein consumption at every meal. 
D)  Protein needs are decreased because protein consumed is better utilized. 
A)  Protein needs are increased but are spontaneously met by increased caloric intake. 
B)  Protein needs are not increased above normal needs. 
C)  Protein needs are significantly increased, and athletes must consciously increase protein consumption at every meal. 
D)  Protein needs are decreased because protein consumed is better utilized.

Question 4

Briefly describe the characteristics of the typical diet of children and compare that diet to the current dietary guidelines.

Accepted Answer

Compared to the recent past, children an

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes the recommendations for caffeine intake during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caffeine should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of miscarriage and birth defects. 
B)  Caffeine consumption is acceptable during the first trimester but should be avoided in the second and third trimesters. 
C)  Caffeine consumption should be limited to no more than one cup of coffee or one soda per day. 
D)  It is recommended that caffeine intake be limited to no more than 200 mg per day, which is equivalent to no more than two cups of coffee or six cans of soda. 
A)  Caffeine should be avoided during pregnancy due to the risk of miscarriage and birth defects. 
B)  Caffeine consumption is acceptable during the first trimester but should be avoided in the second and third trimesters. 
C)  Caffeine consumption should be limited to no more than one cup of coffee or one soda per day. 
D)  It is recommended that caffeine intake be limited to no more than 200 mg per day, which is equivalent to no more than two cups of coffee or six cans of soda.

Question 6

Complications of obesity common in adults, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome, are not found in obese children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following foods would you recommend to an adolescent female athlete who is iron depleted? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dark green leafy vegetables 
B)  Dried beans 
C)  Bright orange and yellow vegetables 
D)  Eggs 
E)  Oysters and clams 
A)  Dark green leafy vegetables 
B)  Dried beans 
C)  Bright orange and yellow vegetables 
D)  Eggs 
E)  Oysters and clams

Question 8

Overall, active older adults require increased calories, protein, fluids, and micronutrients compared with their age-matched peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which subgroup of young athletes is at highest risk of calcium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepubescent females 
B)  Prepubescent males 
C)  Adolescent females 
D)  Adolescent males 
A)  Prepubescent females 
B)  Prepubescent males 
C)  Adolescent females 
D)  Adolescent males

Question 10

Which of the following items should be avoided by pregnant women? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deli meats, unless they have been kept in refrigeration until just prior to consumption 
B)  Cat litter boxes 
C)  Eggs in any form including raw, boiled, or scrambled 
D)  Soft cheeses made with pasteurized milk 
E)  Fish or shellfish of any kind 
A)  Deli meats, unless they have been kept in refrigeration until just prior to consumption 
B)  Cat litter boxes 
C)  Eggs in any form including raw, boiled, or scrambled 
D)  Soft cheeses made with pasteurized milk 
E)  Fish or shellfish of any kind

Question 11

Shelley is in her second trimester of pregnancy with her first child. She typically consumes about 1,800 calories each day. Approximately how many healthy calories should Shelley consume each day to promote growth and development of the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  2,100 calories 
B)  2,200 calories 
C)  2,400 calories 
D)  2,800 calories 
A)  2,100 calories 
B)  2,200 calories 
C)  2,400 calories 
D)  2,800 calories

Question 12

What event marks the end of linear growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appearance of secondary sexual characteristics 
B)  Menarche 
C)  Complete dental calcification 
D)  Epiphyseal plate closure 
A)  Appearance of secondary sexual characteristics 
B)  Menarche 
C)  Complete dental calcification 
D)  Epiphyseal plate closure

Question 13

How many additional calories are required each day to meet the energy requirement of a woman who is breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  No additional calories 
B)  250 calories 
C)  500 calories 
D)  1,000 calories 
A)  No additional calories 
B)  250 calories 
C)  500 calories 
D)  1,000 calories

Question 14

Which of the following are joint dietary recommendations for children from the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consume ample amounts of colorful vegetables, especially those that are dark green and orange. 
B)  Limit fruit juice (even 100% juice) to less than 4 oz per day. 
C)  Include fortified cereals of any type. 
D)  Consume ample amounts of bread, rice, and pasta to meet energy needs. 
E)  Consume reduced-fat or skim milk beginning at age two. 
A)  Consume ample amounts of colorful vegetables, especially those that are dark green and orange. 
B)  Limit fruit juice (even 100% juice) to less than 4 oz per day. 
C)  Include fortified cereals of any type. 
D)  Consume ample amounts of bread, rice, and pasta to meet energy needs. 
E)  Consume reduced-fat or skim milk beginning at age two.

Question 15

Which of the following are maternal benefits associated with breastfeeding? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Accelerated postpartum weight loss 
B)  Decreased risk of breast cancer 
C)  Improved immunity 
D)  Decreased cost 
E)  Decreased risk of postpartum depression 
A)  Accelerated postpartum weight loss 
B)  Decreased risk of breast cancer 
C)  Improved immunity 
D)  Decreased cost 
E)  Decreased risk of postpartum depression

Question 16

Which nutrients are often deficient in very active youth? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Iron 
D)  Calcium 
E)  Vitamin C 
A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Iron 
D)  Calcium 
E)  Vitamin C

Question 17

Which of the following guidelines are recommended to promote health of the mother and fetus during pregnancy? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sixty to 90 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity is recommended on most days of the week. 
B)  Caloric consumption should increase by 50% throughout the entire pregnancy to promote fetal growth and development. 
C)  Appropriate and timely vitamin and mineral intake before and as soon as a pregnancy is confirmed is advised. 
D)  Alcohol and tobacco use should be avoided. 
E)  Extra precautions should be taken to avoid foodborne illnesses. 
A)  Sixty to 90 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity is recommended on most days of the week. 
B)  Caloric consumption should increase by 50% throughout the entire pregnancy to promote fetal growth and development. 
C)  Appropriate and timely vitamin and mineral intake before and as soon as a pregnancy is confirmed is advised. 
D)  Alcohol and tobacco use should be avoided. 
E)  Extra precautions should be taken to avoid foodborne illnesses.

Question 18

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones.
-Tender breasts

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which body system undergoes the most noticeable pregnancy-induced changes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Respiratory system 
B)  Urinary system 
C)  Musculoskeletal system 
D)  Gastrointestinal system 
A)  Respiratory system 
B)  Urinary system 
C)  Musculoskeletal system 
D)  Gastrointestinal system

Question 20

Prenatal vitamins can be used to replace adequate nutrition during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Consumption of which nutrient should be almost doubled during the second trimester of pregnancy?

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones. -Stretching of the uterus

Which of the following statements correctly characterizes the protein needs of young athletes compared to their sedentary counterparts?

Briefly describe the characteristics of the typical diet of children and compare that diet to the current dietary guidelines.

Which of the following statements best describes the recommendations for caffeine intake during pregnancy?

Complications of obesity common in adults, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome, are not found in obese children.

Which of the following foods would you recommend to an adolescent female athlete who is iron depleted? Select all that apply.

Overall, active older adults require increased calories, protein, fluids, and micronutrients compared with their age-matched peers.

Which subgroup of young athletes is at highest risk of calcium deficiency?

Which of the following items should be avoided by pregnant women? Select all that apply.

Shelley is in her second trimester of pregnancy with her first child. She typically consumes about 1,800 calories each day. Approximately how many healthy calories should Shelley consume each day to promote growth and development of the fetus?

What event marks the end of linear growth?

How many additional calories are required each day to meet the energy requirement of a woman who is breastfeeding?

Which of the following are joint dietary recommendations for children from the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics?

Which of the following are maternal benefits associated with breastfeeding? Select all that apply.

Which nutrients are often deficient in very active youth? Select all that apply.

Which of the following guidelines are recommended to promote health of the mother and fetus during pregnancy? Select all that apply.

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones. -Tender breasts

Which body system undergoes the most noticeable pregnancy-induced changes?

Prenatal vitamins can be used to replace adequate nutrition during pregnancy.

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

Consumption of which nutrient should be almost doubled during the second trimester of pregnancy?

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones. -Stretching of the uterus

Which of the following statements correctly characterizes the protein needs of young athletes compared to their sedentary counterparts?

Briefly describe the characteristics of the typical diet of children and compare that diet to the current dietary guidelines.

Which of the following statements best describes the recommendations for caffeine intake during pregnancy?

Complications of obesity common in adults, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome, are not found in obese children.

Which of the following foods would you recommend to an adolescent female athlete who is iron depleted? Select all that apply.

Overall, active older adults require increased calories, protein, fluids, and micronutrients compared with their age-matched peers.

Which subgroup of young athletes is at highest risk of calcium deficiency?

Which of the following items should be avoided by pregnant women? Select all that apply.

Shelley is in her second trimester of pregnancy with her first child. She typically consumes about 1,800 calories each day. Approximately how many healthy calories should Shelley consume each day to promote growth and development of the fetus?

What event marks the end of linear growth?

How many additional calories are required each day to meet the energy requirement of a woman who is breastfeeding?

Which of the following are joint dietary recommendations for children from the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics?

Which of the following are maternal benefits associated with breastfeeding? Select all that apply.

Which nutrients are often deficient in very active youth? Select all that apply.

Which of the following guidelines are recommended to promote health of the mother and fetus during pregnancy? Select all that apply.

Match the changes bring about during pregnancy With hormones. -Tender breasts

Which body system undergoes the most noticeable pregnancy-induced changes?

Prenatal vitamins can be used to replace adequate nutrition during pregnancy.

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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