Question 1

Briefly explain the relationship between obesity and the early development of chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

Today,unprecedented numbers of U.S.child

Question 2

At what age should breastfed infants be offered complementary foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 month 
B)  3 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  9 months 
E)  1 year 
A)  1 month 
B)  3 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  9 months 
E)  1 year

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of an average teenager's daily food energy intake is derived from snacks?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  50% 
E)  75% 
A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  50% 
E)  75%

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding children's energy intake and activity levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children tend to eat the same amount of food at each meal. 
B)  Overweight children have appetites similar to normal-weight children. 
C)  Energy needs per kg of body weight continually increase from 1 to 5 years of age. 
D)  Children following a vegan diet may have difficulty meeting their energy needs. 
E)  An active 10-year-old child requires about 3200 kcal/day. 
A)  Children tend to eat the same amount of food at each meal. 
B)  Overweight children have appetites similar to normal-weight children. 
C)  Energy needs per kg of body weight continually increase from 1 to 5 years of age. 
D)  Children following a vegan diet may have difficulty meeting their energy needs. 
E)  An active 10-year-old child requires about 3200 kcal/day.

Question 5

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,what is the recommended maximum number of hours/day of television viewing for a child between 2 and 5 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
E)  5 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
E)  5

Question 6

Explain the possible relationships between nutrition and hyperactivity.

Accepted Answer

Hyperactive children have trouble sleepi

Question 7

What percentage of children younger than 4 years are diagnosed with food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 3% 
B)  4 to 8% 
C)  10 to 12% 
D)  15 to 18% 
E)  22 to 25% 
A)  1 to 3% 
B)  4 to 8% 
C)  10 to 12% 
D)  15 to 18% 
E)  22 to 25%

Question 8

The term "failure to thrive" sometimes is used to describe infants and children with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate deficiency 
B)  carbohydrate toxicity 
C)  protein deficiency 
D)  protein toxicity 
E)  vitamin D deficiency 
A)  carbohydrate deficiency 
B)  carbohydrate toxicity 
C)  protein deficiency 
D)  protein toxicity 
E)  vitamin D deficiency

Question 9

How many ounces of sugar-sweetened soft drinks do adolescent boys consume each day at school?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  12 
C)  20 
D)  24 
E)  26 
A)  8 
B)  12 
C)  20 
D)  24 
E)  26

Question 10

How does obesity affect growth,physical health,and psychological development in children?

Accepted Answer

Overweight children develop a characteri

Question 11

Which of the following foods should not be fed to infants because of the risk of botulism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peanut butter 
B)  Honey 
C)  Gum 
D)  Fruit juice 
E)  Rice milk 
A)  Peanut butter 
B)  Honey 
C)  Gum 
D)  Fruit juice 
E)  Rice milk

Question 12

What is alpha-lactalbumin?

Accepted Answer

A)  The main carbohydrate in human breast milk 
B)  The main carbohydrate in cow's milk 
C)  A fatty acid in human breast milk 
D)  The chief protein in human breast milk 
E)  The chief protein in cow's milk 
A)  The main carbohydrate in human breast milk 
B)  The main carbohydrate in cow's milk 
C)  A fatty acid in human breast milk 
D)  The chief protein in human breast milk 
E)  The chief protein in cow's milk

Question 13

Why is goat's milk inappropriate for infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is high in iron. 
B)  It has a low folate content. 
C)  It is low in protein. 
D)  It is high in calcium. 
E)  It lacks vitamin D. 
A)  It is high in iron. 
B)  It has a low folate content. 
C)  It is low in protein. 
D)  It is high in calcium. 
E)  It lacks vitamin D.

Question 14

Each year from age 1 to adolescence,a child typically grows taller by 2 to 3 inches and heavier by ________ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 
B)  5 to 6 
C)  10 to 12 
D)  15 to 18 
E)  20 to 23 
A)  2 to 3 
B)  5 to 6 
C)  10 to 12 
D)  15 to 18 
E)  20 to 23

Question 15

Approximately how many children participate in the School Breakfast Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 million 
B)  2 million 
C)  12 million 
D)  21 million 
E)  112 million 
A)  1 million 
B)  2 million 
C)  12 million 
D)  21 million 
E)  112 million

Question 16

When compared to breast milk or infant formula,cow's milk contains too much ________ and too little ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protein, carbohydrate 
B)  protein, fat 
C)  fat, protein 
D)  fat, carbohydrate 
E)  carbohydrate, protein 
A)  protein, carbohydrate 
B)  protein, fat 
C)  fat, protein 
D)  fat, carbohydrate 
E)  carbohydrate, protein

Question 17

Infants benefit from bifidus factors in breast milk because bifidus factors ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent respiratory infections 
B)  favor the growth of "friendly" bacteria in the digestive tract 
C)  regulate cell growth 
D)  prevent bacteria from getting the iron needed to grow 
E)  kill bacteria 
A)  prevent respiratory infections 
B)  favor the growth of "friendly" bacteria in the digestive tract 
C)  regulate cell growth 
D)  prevent bacteria from getting the iron needed to grow 
E)  kill bacteria

Question 18

Energy and nutrient needs are greater during ________ than at any other time of life,except pregnancy and lactation.

Accepted Answer

A)  infancy 
B)  early childhood 
C)  adolescence 
D)  early adulthood 
E)  late adulthood 
A)  infancy 
B)  early childhood 
C)  adolescence 
D)  early adulthood 
E)  late adulthood

Question 19

Which of the following represents a risk of formula feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lead-deficiencies in available water sources for infants over 6 months old 
B)  Excessive fluoride levels in available water sources for infants of any age 
C)  Inadequate fluoride levels in available water sources for infants under 6 months old 
D)  Lack of sufficient FDA oversight on currently available formulas 
E)  Lack of sufficient FDA testing for contamination with Salmonella 
A)  Lead-deficiencies in available water sources for infants over 6 months old 
B)  Excessive fluoride levels in available water sources for infants of any age 
C)  Inadequate fluoride levels in available water sources for infants under 6 months old 
D)  Lack of sufficient FDA oversight on currently available formulas 
E)  Lack of sufficient FDA testing for contamination with Salmonella

Question 20

When is it potentially acceptable for an infant to be fed fat-free milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  After 6 months of age 
B)  After 1 year of age 
C)  After 2 years of age 
D)  As soon as complementary foods are introduced 
E)  When the diet supplies 30% of kcalories from fat 
A)  After 6 months of age 
B)  After 1 year of age 
C)  After 2 years of age 
D)  As soon as complementary foods are introduced 
E)  When the diet supplies 30% of kcalories from fat

Briefly explain the relationship between obesity and the early development of chronic diseases.

At what age should breastfed infants be offered complementary foods?

Approximately what percentage of an average teenager's daily food energy intake is derived from snacks?

Which of the following is true regarding children's energy intake and activity levels?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,what is the recommended maximum number of hours/day of television viewing for a child between 2 and 5 years of age?

Explain the possible relationships between nutrition and hyperactivity.

What percentage of children younger than 4 years are diagnosed with food allergies?

The term "failure to thrive" sometimes is used to describe infants and children with ________.

How many ounces of sugar-sweetened soft drinks do adolescent boys consume each day at school?

How does obesity affect growth,physical health,and psychological development in children?

Which of the following foods should not be fed to infants because of the risk of botulism?

What is alpha-lactalbumin?

Why is goat's milk inappropriate for infants?

Each year from age 1 to adolescence,a child typically grows taller by 2 to 3 inches and heavier by ________ pounds.

Approximately how many children participate in the School Breakfast Program?

When compared to breast milk or infant formula,cow's milk contains too much and too little .

Infants benefit from bifidus factors in breast milk because bifidus factors ________.

Energy and nutrient needs are greater during ________ than at any other time of life,except pregnancy and lactation.

Which of the following represents a risk of formula feeding?

When is it potentially acceptable for an infant to be fed fat-free milk?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 16: Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Briefly explain the relationship between obesity and the early development of chronic diseases.

At what age should breastfed infants be offered complementary foods?

Approximately what percentage of an average teenager's daily food energy intake is derived from snacks?

Which of the following is true regarding children's energy intake and activity levels?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,what is the recommended maximum number of hours/day of television viewing for a child between 2 and 5 years of age?

Explain the possible relationships between nutrition and hyperactivity.

What percentage of children younger than 4 years are diagnosed with food allergies?

The term "failure to thrive" sometimes is used to describe infants and children with ________.

How many ounces of sugar-sweetened soft drinks do adolescent boys consume each day at school?

How does obesity affect growth,physical health,and psychological development in children?

Which of the following foods should not be fed to infants because of the risk of botulism?

What is alpha-lactalbumin?

Why is goat's milk inappropriate for infants?

Each year from age 1 to adolescence,a child typically grows taller by 2 to 3 inches and heavier by ________ pounds.

Approximately how many children participate in the School Breakfast Program?

When compared to breast milk or infant formula,cow's milk contains too much ________ and too little ________.

Infants benefit from bifidus factors in breast milk because bifidus factors ________.

Energy and nutrient needs are greater during ________ than at any other time of life,except pregnancy and lactation.

Which of the following represents a risk of formula feeding?

When is it potentially acceptable for an infant to be fed fat-free milk?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

When compared to breast milk or infant formula,cow's milk contains too much and too little .