Question 1

A well-balanced diet,higher amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids,vegetable proteins,and fiber support fertility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Poor diet and lifestyle choices during adolescence can lead to increased risk for:

Accepted Answer

A) heart disease. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) cancer. 
D) osteoporosis. 
E) All of the above 
A) heart disease. 
B) type 2 diabetes. 
C) cancer. 
D) osteoporosis. 
E) All of the above E

Question 3

The absorption of vitamin B₁₂ is often compromised in the elderly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following are signs or symptoms of morning sickness that may develop during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Nausea and/or vomiting 
B) Diarrhea and electrolyte loss 
C) Constipation and hemorrhoids 
D) Heartburn and esophagitis 
E) All of the above 
A) Nausea and/or vomiting 
B) Diarrhea and electrolyte loss 
C) Constipation and hemorrhoids 
D) Heartburn and esophagitis 
E) All of the above

Question 5

Most infants begin walking unassisted by nine months of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Regular physical activity is associated with increased life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)for a pre-conceptual woman are higher for iron and folic acid only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following types of cell division is used to reduce the number of chromosomes in a sperm cell?

Accepted Answer

A) Fission 
B) Budding 
C) Mitosis 
D) Meiosis 
E) Regeneration 
A) Fission 
B) Budding 
C) Mitosis 
D) Meiosis 
E) Regeneration

Question 9

Foods tend to taste more sweet and salty to a person with advanced age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Adolescent boys have higher DRIs for every essential nutrient as compared to adolescent girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A lactating woman needs additional Calories each day,depending on the baby's age,as compared to a non-lactating postpartum woman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is false about maturation during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A) Girls have increased height earlier than boys. 
B) Boys have mature pubic hair earlier than girls. 
C) Girls experience menarche around age 16. 
D) Boys and girls undergo cognitive maturation. 
E) Boys and girls undergo psychosocial maturation. 
A) Girls have increased height earlier than boys. 
B) Boys have mature pubic hair earlier than girls. 
C) Girls experience menarche around age 16. 
D) Boys and girls undergo cognitive maturation. 
E) Boys and girls undergo psychosocial maturation.

Question 13

Answer questions based on the case study "Frank" information below.
Frank is an 83-year-old man with a low income.He has osteoarthritis and macular degeneration and complains of muscle weakness and difficulty sleeping.Frank recently lost his wife of 50 years to complications associated with a hip fracture as a result of her osteoporosis and her falling down.He has started eating more ready-to-eat processed foods since she prepared all their meals.
-Frank should be able to get a free nutritious meal and social support from:

Accepted Answer

A) the SNAP program. 
B) the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. 
C) the Nutrition Services Incentive Program. 
D) Meals on Wheels. 
E) the local senior center. 
A) the SNAP program. 
B) the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. 
C) the Nutrition Services Incentive Program. 
D) Meals on Wheels. 
E) the local senior center.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is false regarding childhood diet and lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

A) Active kids are healthy kids. 
B) Cognitive development is influenced by nutrition. 
C) A daily routine with regular meals and snacks supports healthy eating. 
D) Dietary recommendations for protein and fat are lower for children than for adults. 
E) The division of responsibility for feeding children promotes positive eating patterns. 
A) Active kids are healthy kids. 
B) Cognitive development is influenced by nutrition. 
C) A daily routine with regular meals and snacks supports healthy eating. 
D) Dietary recommendations for protein and fat are lower for children than for adults. 
E) The division of responsibility for feeding children promotes positive eating patterns.

Question 15

Puberty is a time when the _____ system initially matures.

Accepted Answer

A) lymphatic 
B) circulatory 
C) reproductive 
D) respiratory 
E) urinary 
A) lymphatic 
B) circulatory 
C) reproductive 
D) respiratory 
E) urinary

Question 16

How can a child's fluid intake need be met?

Accepted Answer

A) Drinking milk 
B) Drinking water 
C) Eating fluid-rich foods like whole fruits and vegetables 
D) A and B 
E) A,B,and C 
A) Drinking milk 
B) Drinking water 
C) Eating fluid-rich foods like whole fruits and vegetables 
D) A and B 
E) A,B,and C

Question 17

Poor dietary choices are a major contributor to adolescent acne.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most older adults can eat normally regardless of whether they have their natural teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Food jags are usually long-lived,restrictive eating patterns experienced during infancy,childhood,and adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Infants should be discouraged from making a mess while eating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A well-balanced diet,higher amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids,vegetable proteins,and fiber support fertility.

Poor diet and lifestyle choices during adolescence can lead to increased risk for:

The absorption of vitamin B₁₂ is often compromised in the elderly.

Which of the following are signs or symptoms of morning sickness that may develop during pregnancy?

Most infants begin walking unassisted by nine months of age.

Regular physical activity is associated with increased life expectancy.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)for a pre-conceptual woman are higher for iron and folic acid only.

Which of the following types of cell division is used to reduce the number of chromosomes in a sperm cell?

Foods tend to taste more sweet and salty to a person with advanced age.

Adolescent boys have higher DRIs for every essential nutrient as compared to adolescent girls.

A lactating woman needs additional Calories each day,depending on the baby's age,as compared to a non-lactating postpartum woman.

Which of the following is false about maturation during adolescence?

Which of the following statements is false regarding childhood diet and lifestyle?

Puberty is a time when the _____ system initially matures.

How can a child's fluid intake need be met?

Poor dietary choices are a major contributor to adolescent acne.

Most older adults can eat normally regardless of whether they have their natural teeth.

Food jags are usually long-lived,restrictive eating patterns experienced during infancy,childhood,and adolescence.

Infants should be discouraged from making a mess while eating.

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Exam 7: Nutrition Through the Lifespan

A well-balanced diet,higher amounts of monounsaturated fatty acids,vegetable proteins,and fiber support fertility.

Poor diet and lifestyle choices during adolescence can lead to increased risk for:

The absorption of vitamin B₁₂ is often compromised in the elderly.

Which of the following are signs or symptoms of morning sickness that may develop during pregnancy?

Most infants begin walking unassisted by nine months of age.

Regular physical activity is associated with increased life expectancy.

The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)for a pre-conceptual woman are higher for iron and folic acid only.

Which of the following types of cell division is used to reduce the number of chromosomes in a sperm cell?

Foods tend to taste more sweet and salty to a person with advanced age.

Adolescent boys have higher DRIs for every essential nutrient as compared to adolescent girls.

A lactating woman needs additional Calories each day,depending on the baby's age,as compared to a non-lactating postpartum woman.

Which of the following is false about maturation during adolescence?

Which of the following statements is false regarding childhood diet and lifestyle?

Puberty is a time when the _____ system initially matures.

How can a child's fluid intake need be met?

Poor dietary choices are a major contributor to adolescent acne.

Most older adults can eat normally regardless of whether they have their natural teeth.

Food jags are usually long-lived,restrictive eating patterns experienced during infancy,childhood,and adolescence.

Infants should be discouraged from making a mess while eating.

Nutrition Basics

Tools to Plan,Manage,and Evaluate Diets

Nutrition in Chronic Disease

The Science of Nutrition in Energy Balance, Body Composition,Weight Control,and Fitness

The Vitamins and Minerals

Nutrition Information and the Food Industry

Comprehensive, Open-Book Exam

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