Question 1

Which of the following is generally NOT a nutrient of concern during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  calcium 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin A 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  calcium 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin A

Question 2

Between the ages of three and thirteen, a typically developing child can expect a yearly growth rate of up to

Accepted Answer

A)  1 inch. 
B)  4 inches. 
C)  5 inches. 
D)  6 inches. 
A)  1 inch. 
B)  4 inches. 
C)  5 inches. 
D)  6 inches.

Question 3

Which nutrient is generally NOT a concern for vegan children?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin B12 
D)  zinc 
A)  vitamin D 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin B12 
D)  zinc

Question 4

The lack of dietary iron is the major cause of pica in pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How does inadequate intake of vitamins B6 and B12 affect older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  impairs functioning of immune system 
B)  lowers absorption rate of dietary calcium 
C)  leads to loss of bone density 
D)  increases the risks of heart disease and dementia 
A)  impairs functioning of immune system 
B)  lowers absorption rate of dietary calcium 
C)  leads to loss of bone density 
D)  increases the risks of heart disease and dementia

Question 6

Since the 1970s, obesity rates in school-aged children have

Accepted Answer

A)  remained constant. 
B)  decreased by 12%. 
C)  increased by 22%. 
D)  more than doubled. 
A)  remained constant. 
B)  decreased by 12%. 
C)  increased by 22%. 
D)  more than doubled.

Question 7

How does a man's nutrition status affect sperm health?

Accepted Answer

A)  High folate intake increases sperm defects. 
B)  High antioxidant intake impairs sperm motility. 
C)  Obese men have sperm that is high in omega-3 fatty acids. 
D)  Obese men have low sperm counts. 
A)  High folate intake increases sperm defects. 
B)  High antioxidant intake impairs sperm motility. 
C)  Obese men have sperm that is high in omega-3 fatty acids. 
D)  Obese men have low sperm counts.

Question 8

Toddlers should consume up to how many of their total Calories from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  35 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  15 
B)  35 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 9

The most common cause of blindness in the elderly is

Accepted Answer

A)  cataracts. 
B)  macular degeneration. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  accidents. 
A)  cataracts. 
B)  macular degeneration. 
C)  diabetes. 
D)  accidents.

Question 10

Breast-fed babies have a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In which trimester of pregnancy is the placenta formed?

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth

Question 12

A full-term infant is born

Accepted Answer

A)  weighing less than 5.5 lbs. 
B)  less than 17 inches long. 
C)  from 38 to 42 weeks' gestation. 
D)  prior to the full development of the respiratory system. 
A)  weighing less than 5.5 lbs. 
B)  less than 17 inches long. 
C)  from 38 to 42 weeks' gestation. 
D)  prior to the full development of the respiratory system.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the proteins in breast milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include antibodies that prevent infection. 
B)  They are easily digested. 
C)  They are high in iron. 
D)  They prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. 
A)  They include antibodies that prevent infection. 
B)  They are easily digested. 
C)  They are high in iron. 
D)  They prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.

Question 14

The practice of caloric restriction to extend life span involves

Accepted Answer

A)  eating just the amount of Calories the body needs to maintain current weight. 
B)  reducing Calories by 5 to 10% of what the body needs to maintain current weight. 
C)  reducing Calories by 20 to 30% of what the body needs to maintain current weight. 
D)  eating enough Calories to lose one pound of fat a month. 
A)  eating just the amount of Calories the body needs to maintain current weight. 
B)  reducing Calories by 5 to 10% of what the body needs to maintain current weight. 
C)  reducing Calories by 20 to 30% of what the body needs to maintain current weight. 
D)  eating enough Calories to lose one pound of fat a month.

Question 15

During the first six months of lactation, the daily caloric needs of a mother increase by how many kcal?

Accepted Answer

A)  150 
B)  330 
C)  550 
D)  730 
A)  150 
B)  330 
C)  550 
D)  730

Question 16

Miscarriages are most common during the second trimester.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Well-planned vegetarian diets are contraindicated during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reported side-effect of practicing caloric restriction?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased blood pressure 
B)  loss of libido 
C)  constant hunger 
D)  frequently feeling cold 
A)  increased blood pressure 
B)  loss of libido 
C)  constant hunger 
D)  frequently feeling cold

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of soy milk, almond milk, and rice milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are enriched with calcium. 
B)  They are enriched with proteins from cow's milk. 
C)  They are low in saturated fat and are cholesterol free. 
D)  They are enriched with vitamin B12. 
A)  They are enriched with calcium. 
B)  They are enriched with proteins from cow's milk. 
C)  They are low in saturated fat and are cholesterol free. 
D)  They are enriched with vitamin B12.

Question 20

Janie is three years old. Now that she is no longer a toddler, which of the following does she need proportionally more of?

Accepted Answer

A)  fats 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  protein 
D)  breast milk 
A)  fats 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  protein 
D)  breast milk

Which of the following is generally NOT a nutrient of concern during adolescence?

Between the ages of three and thirteen, a typically developing child can expect a yearly growth rate of up to

Which nutrient is generally NOT a concern for vegan children?

The lack of dietary iron is the major cause of pica in pregnant women.

How does inadequate intake of vitamins B₆ and B₁₂ affect older adults?

Since the 1970s, obesity rates in school-aged children have

How does a man's nutrition status affect sperm health?

Toddlers should consume up to how many of their total Calories from fat?

The most common cause of blindness in the elderly is

Breast-fed babies have a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

In which trimester of pregnancy is the placenta formed?

A full-term infant is born

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the proteins in breast milk?

The practice of caloric restriction to extend life span involves

During the first six months of lactation, the daily caloric needs of a mother increase by how many kcal?

Miscarriages are most common during the second trimester.

Well-planned vegetarian diets are contraindicated during pregnancy.

Which of the following is NOT a reported side-effect of practicing caloric restriction?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of soy milk, almond milk, and rice milk?

Janie is three years old. Now that she is no longer a toddler, which of the following does she need proportionally more of?

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Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

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Exam 11: Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

Which of the following is generally NOT a nutrient of concern during adolescence?

Between the ages of three and thirteen, a typically developing child can expect a yearly growth rate of up to

Which nutrient is generally NOT a concern for vegan children?

The lack of dietary iron is the major cause of pica in pregnant women.

How does inadequate intake of vitamins B6 and B12 affect older adults?

Since the 1970s, obesity rates in school-aged children have

How does a man's nutrition status affect sperm health?

Toddlers should consume up to how many of their total Calories from fat?

The most common cause of blindness in the elderly is

Breast-fed babies have a lower risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

In which trimester of pregnancy is the placenta formed?

A full-term infant is born

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the proteins in breast milk?

The practice of caloric restriction to extend life span involves

During the first six months of lactation, the daily caloric needs of a mother increase by how many kcal?

Miscarriages are most common during the second trimester.

Well-planned vegetarian diets are contraindicated during pregnancy.

Which of the following is NOT a reported side-effect of practicing caloric restriction?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of soy milk, almond milk, and rice milk?

Janie is three years old. Now that she is no longer a toddler, which of the following does she need proportionally more of?

Nutrition: Making It Work for You

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Vitamins: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Minerals: Building and Moving Our Body

Fluid Balance, Water, and Alcohol

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety, Technology, and the New Food Movement

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How does inadequate intake of vitamins B₆ and B₁₂ affect older adults?