Question 1

List the U.S.Dietary Guidelines for Americans three main areas of emphasis for dietary recommendations.

Accepted Answer

(1)Manage weight by balancing calorie intake with physical activity.(2)Eat more vegetables,whole grains,fat-free and low-fat dairy products and seafood.(3)Consume fewer foods that are high in sodium,saturated fats,trans fats,cholesterol,added sugars,and refined grains.

Question 2

At what age is more than one-third of energy consumed used to support growth and development?

Accepted Answer

A) two months 
B) one year 
C) five years 
D) 10 years 
E) 15 years 
A) two months 
B) one year 
C) five years 
D) 10 years 
E) 15 years A

Question 3

List four ways to ensure that a child with food allergies does not consume the food allergen.

Accepted Answer

Meet with a registered dietitian;read labels;educate family members,caregivers and teachers;and teach the child about their allergy at a young age.

Question 4

Obesity in children increases the risk of all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) type 2 diabetes. 
B) high blood pressure. 
C) high cholesterol. 
D) food allergies. 
E) asthma. 
A) type 2 diabetes. 
B) high blood pressure. 
C) high cholesterol. 
D) food allergies. 
E) asthma.

Question 5

According to the MyPlate.gov guideline on portion sizes,how much dairy should a six- to eight-year-old child have each day?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 cup 
B) 1½ cups 
C) 2 cups 
D) 2½ cups 
E) 4 cups 
A) 1 cup 
B) 1½ cups 
C) 2 cups 
D) 2½ cups 
E) 4 cups

Question 6

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported ______ in food allergies from 1997 to 2007.

Accepted Answer

A) an 18% increase 
B) a 50% decrease 
C) a 75% increase 
D) a 25% decrease 
E) no change 
A) an 18% increase 
B) a 50% decrease 
C) a 75% increase 
D) a 25% decrease 
E) no change

Question 7

Eating at fast-food restaurants is associated with increased

Accepted Answer

A) intake of calories. 
B) intake of sodium. 
C) intake of saturated fat. 
D) portion sizes. 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) intake of calories. 
B) intake of sodium. 
C) intake of saturated fat. 
D) portion sizes. 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 8

What macronutrient should be the primary source of energy for children?

Accepted Answer

A) fat 
B) protein 
C) carbohydrates 
D) protein and fats are both primary sources 
E) None of the abovE. 
A) fat 
B) protein 
C) carbohydrates 
D) protein and fats are both primary sources 
E) None of the abovE.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT recommended for helping children to develop healthy eating habits?

Accepted Answer

A) forcing them to eat everything on their plate 
B) providing a variety of nutritious foods 
C) frequent exposure to new foods 
D) involving children in grocery shopping 
E) involving children in cooking 
A) forcing them to eat everything on their plate 
B) providing a variety of nutritious foods 
C) frequent exposure to new foods 
D) involving children in grocery shopping 
E) involving children in cooking

Question 10

A body mass index in the 5th to 85th percentile is classified as

Accepted Answer

A) underweight. 
B) healthy weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. 
E) morbidly obesE. 
A) underweight. 
B) healthy weight. 
C) overweight. 
D) obese. 
E) morbidly obesE.

Question 11

Which age group experiences the most growth?

Accepted Answer

A) birth to one year (infancy) 
B) ages two to five years (preschool) 
C) ages six to 11 years (elementary school) 
D) ages 11 to 12 years (middle school) 
E) They all experience the same amount of growth. 
A) birth to one year (infancy) 
B) ages two to five years (preschool) 
C) ages six to 11 years (elementary school) 
D) ages 11 to 12 years (middle school) 
E) They all experience the same amount of growth.

Question 12

Generally discuss approaches that programs are using to reduce and prevent childhood obesity.

Accepted Answer

education,community based prog

Question 13

According to the USDA,children consume less than 100% of the recommended amount of which food group?

Accepted Answer

A) seafood and plant proteins 
B) vegetables 
C) fruits 
D) whole grains 
E) All of the abovE. 
A) seafood and plant proteins 
B) vegetables 
C) fruits 
D) whole grains 
E) All of the abovE.

Question 14

Approximately how many American children meet the recommendations for physical activity set by the U.S.Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 50% 
E) 100% 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 25% 
D) 50% 
E) 100%

Question 15

Plan four snacks that include the nutrients of concern in children - calcium,iron,vitamin D,and fiber.

Accepted Answer

any foods that conta

Question 16

Which of the following does NOT describe "food jags"?

Accepted Answer

A) can lead to malnutrition 
B) when children insist on eating the same food day after day 
C) usually outgrown quickly 
D) can describe a particular way of eating (i.e. ,food cut a certain way) 
E) developmentally normal 
A) can lead to malnutrition 
B) when children insist on eating the same food day after day 
C) usually outgrown quickly 
D) can describe a particular way of eating (i.e. ,food cut a certain way) 
E) developmentally normal

Question 17

Which of the following does NOT describe a food allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) affects every one in every 13 children 
B) caused by an immune reaction to an allergen in the food 
C) immune reactions can include nausea,vomiting,and "itchy" mouth 
D) examples include lactose intolerance and celiac disease 
E) causes production of antibodies 
A) affects every one in every 13 children 
B) caused by an immune reaction to an allergen in the food 
C) immune reactions can include nausea,vomiting,and "itchy" mouth 
D) examples include lactose intolerance and celiac disease 
E) causes production of antibodies

Question 18

Ways to decrease the risk of an infant having food allergies include all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) exclusive breastfeeding for at least 4 months during infancy. 
B) to delay introduction of solid foods until baby is at least 4 to 6 months of age. 
C) to expose children to pets,grass,and soil when possible. 
D) to avoid common allergens such as fish,eggs,and peanuts during pregnancy. 
E) to introduce potentially allergenic foods while the infant is still breastfeeding. 
A) exclusive breastfeeding for at least 4 months during infancy. 
B) to delay introduction of solid foods until baby is at least 4 to 6 months of age. 
C) to expose children to pets,grass,and soil when possible. 
D) to avoid common allergens such as fish,eggs,and peanuts during pregnancy. 
E) to introduce potentially allergenic foods while the infant is still breastfeeding.

Question 19

According to MyPlate.gov,what is the daily recommended amount of vegetables for a six- to eight-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

A) ½ cup 
B) 1 cup 
C) 1½ cups 
D) 2 cups 
E) 2½ cups 
A) ½ cup 
B) 1 cup 
C) 1½ cups 
D) 2 cups 
E) 2½ cups

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an emphasis of the U.S.Dietary Guideline for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Consume less sodium 
B) Balance calorie intake with physical activity 
C) Eat more vegetables 
D) Eat more refined grains 
E) Eat less saturated fat 
A) Consume less sodium 
B) Balance calorie intake with physical activity 
C) Eat more vegetables 
D) Eat more refined grains 
E) Eat less saturated fat

Exam 18: Childhood Nutrition

List the U.S.Dietary Guidelines for Americans three main areas of emphasis for dietary recommendations.

At what age is more than one-third of energy consumed used to support growth and development?

List four ways to ensure that a child with food allergies does not consume the food allergen.

Obesity in children increases the risk of all of the following,except

According to the MyPlate.gov guideline on portion sizes,how much dairy should a six- to eight-year-old child have each day?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported ______ in food allergies from 1997 to 2007.

Eating at fast-food restaurants is associated with increased

What macronutrient should be the primary source of energy for children?

Which of the following is NOT recommended for helping children to develop healthy eating habits?

A body mass index in the 5th to 85th percentile is classified as

Which age group experiences the most growth?

Generally discuss approaches that programs are using to reduce and prevent childhood obesity.

According to the USDA,children consume less than 100% of the recommended amount of which food group?

Approximately how many American children meet the recommendations for physical activity set by the U.S.Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Plan four snacks that include the nutrients of concern in children - calcium,iron,vitamin D,and fiber.

Which of the following does NOT describe "food jags"?

Which of the following does NOT describe a food allergy?

Ways to decrease the risk of an infant having food allergies include all of the following,except

According to MyPlate.gov,what is the daily recommended amount of vegetables for a six- to eight-year-old child?

Which of the following is NOT an emphasis of the U.S.Dietary Guideline for Americans?

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