Question 1

To determine if weight is appropriate for height at a given age for a given gender, where should the data plotted on the NCHS growth chart appear?

Accepted Answer

A) Between the 5th and 85th percentiles 
B) Between the 10th and 50th percentiles 
C) Between the 75th and 95th percentiles 
D) Between the 5th and 25th percentiles 
A) Between the 5th and 85th percentiles 
B) Between the 10th and 50th percentiles 
C) Between the 75th and 95th percentiles 
D) Between the 5th and 25th percentiles A

Question 2

Among adolescents, which type of eating disorder is most likely to be diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Disordered eating not otherwise specified 
D) Excessive eating disorder 
A) Anorexia nervosa 
B) Bulimia nervosa 
C) Disordered eating not otherwise specified 
D) Excessive eating disorder C

Question 3

Stage 1 of obesity in adolescence should be treated with:

Accepted Answer

A) structured meal plans and a multidisciplinary health team 
B) a diet and recording of food intake and activity 
C) a vegan diet and exercise 
D) general education on diet and exercise 
A) structured meal plans and a multidisciplinary health team 
B) a diet and recording of food intake and activity 
C) a vegan diet and exercise 
D) general education on diet and exercise D

Question 4

An adolescent female of gynecologic age of 3 years becomes pregnant.Her prepregnancy BMI was 19.0.According to the IOM, how much weight should she try to gain during her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 pounds 
B) Up to 25 pounds 
C) Up to 35 pounds 
D) Up to 40 pounds 
A) 15 pounds 
B) Up to 25 pounds 
C) Up to 35 pounds 
D) Up to 40 pounds

Question 5

According to the What We Eat in America survey, which nutrient are all adolescent groups eating at inadequate levels?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How can an adolescent plan a vegetarian diet that is in line with the DRIs and Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) By focusing on a vegan diet 
B) By ensuring adequate legumes, nuts, and whole grains 
C) By including fish 
D) By including eggs and dairy foods 
A) By focusing on a vegan diet 
B) By ensuring adequate legumes, nuts, and whole grains 
C) By including fish 
D) By including eggs and dairy foods

Question 7

Adequate intake of which nutrient is of greatest concern when working with adolescent athletes?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrate 
B) Protein 
C) Water 
D) Iron 
A) Carbohydrate 
B) Protein 
C) Water 
D) Iron

Question 8

Which nutrient is required in higher amounts by women after menarche?

Accepted Answer

A) Zinc 
B) Folic acid 
C) Calcium 
D) Iron 
A) Zinc 
B) Folic acid 
C) Calcium 
D) Iron

Question 9

How does the pubertal growth spurt in girls compare with that in boys?

Accepted Answer

A) It begins sooner. 
B) It begins later. 
C) It lasts longer. 
D) It is not different. 
A) It begins sooner. 
B) It begins later. 
C) It lasts longer. 
D) It is not different.

Question 10

When are adolescents most likely to visit a fast-food restaurant?

Accepted Answer

A) Right after school 
B) During dinnertime through the week 
C) During dinnertime on the weekend 
D) During lunchtime on the weekend 
A) Right after school 
B) During dinnertime through the week 
C) During dinnertime on the weekend 
D) During lunchtime on the weekend

Question 11

What is menarche?

Accepted Answer

A) A low hemoglobin level 
B) A diet high in fat 
C) Vitamin A deficiency 
D) The onset of menstruation 
A) A low hemoglobin level 
B) A diet high in fat 
C) Vitamin A deficiency 
D) The onset of menstruation

Question 12

In early adolescence, which of the following is most likely to be a concern to the adolescent?

Accepted Answer

A) Independence 
B) The future 
C) Trusting adults 
D) Body image 
A) Independence 
B) The future 
C) Trusting adults 
D) Body image

Question 13

Which nutrient is important in later adolescence to protect against birth defects in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Protein 
B) Iron 
C) Folic acid 
D) Calcium 
A) Protein 
B) Iron 
C) Folic acid 
D) Calcium

Question 14

How is hypertension diagnosed in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood pressure of 130/85 mm Hg 
B) Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg 
C) Blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg 
D) Average of three blood pressure readings that exceed the 95th percentile 
A) Blood pressure of 130/85 mm Hg 
B) Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg 
C) Blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg 
D) Average of three blood pressure readings that exceed the 95th percentile

Question 15

Which of the following represents the growth experienced by a child during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A) 50% of the adult height and 20% of the adult weight 
B) 30% of the adult height and 30% of the adult weight 
C) 20% of the adult height and 50% of the adult weight 
D) 10% of the adult height and 20% of the adult weight 
A) 50% of the adult height and 20% of the adult weight 
B) 30% of the adult height and 30% of the adult weight 
C) 20% of the adult height and 50% of the adult weight 
D) 10% of the adult height and 20% of the adult weight

Question 16

Which of the following does NOT describe typical eating behavior in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) Skipped meals 
B) Adequate fruit and vegetable intake 
C) Frequent dependence on fast foods 
D) Inadequate time for meals 
A) Skipped meals 
B) Adequate fruit and vegetable intake 
C) Frequent dependence on fast foods 
D) Inadequate time for meals

Question 17

What would be the correct interpretation of an adolescent who has a BMI above the 85th percentile?

Accepted Answer

A) The adolescent is overweight. 
B) The adolescent is obese. 
C) The adolescent is at risk for becoming overweight. 
D) The adolescent is overfat. 
A) The adolescent is overweight. 
B) The adolescent is obese. 
C) The adolescent is at risk for becoming overweight. 
D) The adolescent is overfat.

Question 18

Which of the following is a method for rating sexual maturation?

Accepted Answer

A) Periods of adolescence 
B) Gynecologic age 
C) Tanner stages 
D) Peak gain velocity 
A) Periods of adolescence 
B) Gynecologic age 
C) Tanner stages 
D) Peak gain velocity

Question 19

When does the greatest increase in height during puberty occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Over the 18- to 24-month "growth spurt" period 
B) Continually over the entire time 
C) During the first year of puberty 
D) Primarily toward the end of puberty 
A) Over the 18- to 24-month "growth spurt" period 
B) Continually over the entire time 
C) During the first year of puberty 
D) Primarily toward the end of puberty

Question 20

What method of weight control is most used by adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) Fasting or refraining from food 
B) Eating fewer calories and less fat 
C) Use of diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics 
D) Exercise 
A) Fasting or refraining from food 
B) Eating fewer calories and less fat 
C) Use of diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics 
D) Exercise

Exam 19: Nutrition in Adolescence

To determine if weight is appropriate for height at a given age for a given gender, where should the data plotted on the NCHS growth chart appear?

Among adolescents, which type of eating disorder is most likely to be diagnosed?

Stage 1 of obesity in adolescence should be treated with:

An adolescent female of gynecologic age of 3 years becomes pregnant.Her prepregnancy BMI was 19.0.According to the IOM, how much weight should she try to gain during her pregnancy?

According to the What We Eat in America survey, which nutrient are all adolescent groups eating at inadequate levels?

How can an adolescent plan a vegetarian diet that is in line with the DRIs and Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Adequate intake of which nutrient is of greatest concern when working with adolescent athletes?

Which nutrient is required in higher amounts by women after menarche?

How does the pubertal growth spurt in girls compare with that in boys?

When are adolescents most likely to visit a fast-food restaurant?

What is menarche?

In early adolescence, which of the following is most likely to be a concern to the adolescent?

Which nutrient is important in later adolescence to protect against birth defects in pregnancy?

How is hypertension diagnosed in adolescents?

Which of the following represents the growth experienced by a child during adolescence?

Which of the following does NOT describe typical eating behavior in adolescents?

What would be the correct interpretation of an adolescent who has a BMI above the 85th percentile?

Which of the following is a method for rating sexual maturation?

When does the greatest increase in height during puberty occur?

What method of weight control is most used by adolescents?

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 Childhood

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

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