Question 1

Recommendations for fiber in preschool and school age children

Accepted Answer

A) is 5 g/day. 
B) is 14 g per 1000 calories. 
C) is 14 g/day. 
D) is not part of the RDIs. 
A) is 5 g/day. 
B) is 14 g per 1000 calories. 
C) is 14 g/day. 
D) is not part of the RDIs. B

Question 2

Which of the following are appropriate general guidelines for measurements to assess the growth of a child?

Accepted Answer

A) Growth measurements should be made at 1, 4, and 10 years. 
B) After the child's channel on the growth charts has been determined, it is not necessary to reevaluate on a regular basis. 
C) Growth measurements of height, weight, and weight for height should be determined at regular intervals. 
D) After the growth pattern is established, it will not change until adolescence. 
A) Growth measurements should be made at 1, 4, and 10 years. 
B) After the child's channel on the growth charts has been determined, it is not necessary to reevaluate on a regular basis. 
C) Growth measurements of height, weight, and weight for height should be determined at regular intervals. 
D) After the growth pattern is established, it will not change until adolescence. C

Question 3

During which stage of cognitive development can children identify foods that are "good for you" but probably could not give a reason?

Accepted Answer

A) Sensorimotor stage 
B) Preoperational stage 
C) Concrete operations stage 
D) Formal operations stage 
A) Sensorimotor stage 
B) Preoperational stage 
C) Concrete operations stage 
D) Formal operations stage B

Question 4

What is an appropriate food serving size for a 2-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 tsp 
B) 2 Tbsp 
C) 1/2 cup 
D) 1 cup 
A) 2 tsp 
B) 2 Tbsp 
C) 1/2 cup 
D) 1 cup

Question 5

What reason would most likely explain why a 1-year-old child is experiencing iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive fruit juice consumption 
B) Excessive milk consumption 
C) Child is feeding herself, particularly finger foods 
D) Child is eating table foods 
A) Excessive fruit juice consumption 
B) Excessive milk consumption 
C) Child is feeding herself, particularly finger foods 
D) Child is eating table foods

Question 6

Which of the following has been demonstrated by research to be TRUE regarding the development of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Research has not linked a dietary cause to ADHD. 
B) ADHD results from a food allergy. 
C) Excessive sugar intake leads to ADHD. 
D) Food additives, such as artificial colors and flavors, cause ADHD. 
A) Research has not linked a dietary cause to ADHD. 
B) ADHD results from a food allergy. 
C) Excessive sugar intake leads to ADHD. 
D) Food additives, such as artificial colors and flavors, cause ADHD.

Question 7

Which of the following developed the MyActivity Pyramid as a guideline for children's activity?

Accepted Answer

A) American Dietetic Association 
B) Institute of Medicine 
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
D) U.S.Department of Agriculture 
A) American Dietetic Association 
B) Institute of Medicine 
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
D) U.S.Department of Agriculture

Question 8

What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend in regard to calories from fat in the diet of a young child?

Accepted Answer

A) Limit fat calories to 30% of total caloric intake. 
B) Limit fat calories to 20% of total caloric intake. 
C) Fat calories should only be limited in extreme circumstances. 
D) Fat calories should be limited for every child older than 1 year of age. 
A) Limit fat calories to 30% of total caloric intake. 
B) Limit fat calories to 20% of total caloric intake. 
C) Fat calories should only be limited in extreme circumstances. 
D) Fat calories should be limited for every child older than 1 year of age.

Question 9

Which of the following tends to be a positive development in childhood eating habits that can result from peer influences?

Accepted Answer

A) Selection of nutritious versus non-nutritious foods 
B) Willingness to try new foods 
C) Table manners 
D) Adequate time to eat 
A) Selection of nutritious versus non-nutritious foods 
B) Willingness to try new foods 
C) Table manners 
D) Adequate time to eat

Question 10

What is the most accurate means for determining the energy requirements (EER) of a child?

Accepted Answer

A) Based on growth rate 
B) Based on age and height 
C) Based on age 
D) Based on calories per kilogram 
A) Based on growth rate 
B) Based on age and height 
C) Based on age 
D) Based on calories per kilogram

Question 11

What may be a consequence of a child experiencing an early adiposity rebound?

Accepted Answer

A) An increased ratio of lean mass to fat mass as an adolescent. 
B) An increased ratio of lean mass to fat mass as an adult. 
C) An increased ratio of fat mass to lean mass as an adult. 
D) An increased height-to-weight ratio as an adult. 
A) An increased ratio of lean mass to fat mass as an adolescent. 
B) An increased ratio of lean mass to fat mass as an adult. 
C) An increased ratio of fat mass to lean mass as an adult. 
D) An increased height-to-weight ratio as an adult.

Question 12

What is the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation on the use of supplements for children?

Accepted Answer

A) Routine multiple vitamin and mineral supplements should be given. 
B) No routine supplementation is needed except fluoride in nonfluoridated areas. 
C) Maximal doses of vitamins and minerals should be given because it is uncertain that children will eat enough of the nutrients in food. 
D) Supplements should not be restricted because children are growing so rapidly that overdosing is unlikely. 
A) Routine multiple vitamin and mineral supplements should be given. 
B) No routine supplementation is needed except fluoride in nonfluoridated areas. 
C) Maximal doses of vitamins and minerals should be given because it is uncertain that children will eat enough of the nutrients in food. 
D) Supplements should not be restricted because children are growing so rapidly that overdosing is unlikely.

Question 13

Why are children in the United States NOT likely to suffer from protein deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Their protein needs are minimal. 
B) Most parents are well educated about protein sources in the diet. 
C) The body can provide protein when the diet does not. 
D) There is a cultural emphasis on protein foods in the diet. 
A) Their protein needs are minimal. 
B) Most parents are well educated about protein sources in the diet. 
C) The body can provide protein when the diet does not. 
D) There is a cultural emphasis on protein foods in the diet.

Question 14

Which of the following results from zinc deficiency in a child's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased fat stores 
B) Short stature 
C) Chronic diarrhea 
D) Mental retardation 
A) Increased fat stores 
B) Short stature 
C) Chronic diarrhea 
D) Mental retardation

Question 15

Which of the following may cause a preschool child to eat less food at a meal?

Accepted Answer

A) Providing the child with a short-handled spoon or fork 
B) Providing food at a warm temperature, not too hot or cold 
C) Scheduling feeding time right after play or activity 
D) Serving foods so they do not touch one another on the plate 
A) Providing the child with a short-handled spoon or fork 
B) Providing food at a warm temperature, not too hot or cold 
C) Scheduling feeding time right after play or activity 
D) Serving foods so they do not touch one another on the plate

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT associated with impaired academic performance in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron deficiency 
B) Food insecurity 
C) Skipping breakfast 
D) Bringing lunch from home 
A) Iron deficiency 
B) Food insecurity 
C) Skipping breakfast 
D) Bringing lunch from home

Question 17

Which factor has NOT been associated with failure to thrive?

Accepted Answer

A) Food restriction caused by parental concerns about obesity 
B) Inadequate fiber intake 
C) Excessive fruit juice intake 
D) Providing small, frequent meals 
A) Food restriction caused by parental concerns about obesity 
B) Inadequate fiber intake 
C) Excessive fruit juice intake 
D) Providing small, frequent meals

Question 18

A child's BMI is plotted on a growth chart at the 90th percentile.How would this child's BMI be interpreted?

Accepted Answer

A) The child has a normal BMI. 
B) The child is at risk for becoming overweight. 
C) The child is overweight. 
D) The child is obese. 
A) The child has a normal BMI. 
B) The child is at risk for becoming overweight. 
C) The child is overweight. 
D) The child is obese.

Question 19

What may a child be at risk for if she drinks large amounts of apple or pear juice throughout the day and limited amounts of water or milk?

Accepted Answer

A) Diarrhea 
B) Hypervitaminosis A 
C) Overhydration 
D) Constipation 
A) Diarrhea 
B) Hypervitaminosis A 
C) Overhydration 
D) Constipation

Question 20

Which children are at risk for having a zinc intake lower than the recommended level?

Accepted Answer

A) Those who do not eat meats or seafood 
B) Those who do not receive zinc supplementation 
C) Those who drink too much milk 
D) Those who do not like many vegetables 
A) Those who do not eat meats or seafood 
B) Those who do not receive zinc supplementation 
C) Those who drink too much milk 
D) Those who do not like many vegetables

Exam 18: Nutrition in Childhood

Recommendations for fiber in preschool and school age children

Which of the following are appropriate general guidelines for measurements to assess the growth of a child?

During which stage of cognitive development can children identify foods that are "good for you" but probably could not give a reason?

What is an appropriate food serving size for a 2-year-old child?

What reason would most likely explain why a 1-year-old child is experiencing iron deficiency?

Which of the following has been demonstrated by research to be TRUE regarding the development of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Which of the following developed the MyActivity Pyramid as a guideline for children's activity?

What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend in regard to calories from fat in the diet of a young child?

Which of the following tends to be a positive development in childhood eating habits that can result from peer influences?

What is the most accurate means for determining the energy requirements (EER) of a child?

What may be a consequence of a child experiencing an early adiposity rebound?

What is the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation on the use of supplements for children?

Why are children in the United States NOT likely to suffer from protein deficiency?

Which of the following results from zinc deficiency in a child's diet?

Which of the following may cause a preschool child to eat less food at a meal?

Which of the following is NOT associated with impaired academic performance in children?

Which factor has NOT been associated with failure to thrive?

A child's BMI is plotted on a growth chart at the 90th percentile.How would this child's BMI be interpreted?

What may a child be at risk for if she drinks large amounts of apple or pear juice throughout the day and limited amounts of water or milk?

Which children are at risk for having a zinc intake lower than the recommended level?

Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Excretion of Nutrients

Energy

The Nutrients and Their Metabolism

Intake: Analysis of the Diet

Assessment: Nutritional Genomics

Clinical: Inflammation, Physical and Functional Assessment

Water, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance

Clinical: Biochemical Assessment

Clinical: Food-Drug Interactions

Behavioral-Environmental: The Individual in the Community

Overview of Nutrition Diagnosis and Intervention

Food-Nutrient Delivery: Planning the Diet With Cultural Competency

Food and Nutrient Delivery: Bioactive Substances and Integrative Care

Food-Nutrient Delivery: Nutrition Support Methods

Interventions: Education and Counseling for Behavior Change

Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition During Infancy

Nutrition in Adolescence

Nutrition in the Adult Years

Nutrition in Aging

Weight Management

Nutrition in Eating Disorders

Nutrition in Exercise and Sports Performance

Nutrition and Bone Health

Nutrition for Oral and Dental Health

Mnt for Food Allergy and Food Intolerance

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Liver, Biliary System, and Exocrine Pancreas Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia of Nondiabetic Origin

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Thyroid and Related Disorders

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Anemia

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Pulmonary Disease

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Renal Disorders

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Cancer

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for HIV and AIDS

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Metabolic Stress: Sepsis, Trauma, Burns, and Surgery

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Rheumatic Disease

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Neurologic Disorders

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Psychiatric Conditions

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Low-Birth-Weight Infants

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Genetic Metabolic Disorders

Medical and Nutrition Therapy for Developmental Disabilities

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