Exam 7: Nutrition Through the Lifespan

Dementia can be caused by a deficiency of vitamin B₁₂.

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

Match the short phrase or term with the lifespan group.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Time when the head is disproportionally large

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

Girls usually go through their adolescent growth spurt before boys.

Infant formula that is diluted with too much water can cause:

Good nutrition and growth during infancy and childhood are monitored by:

Children tend to like very salty foods more than very sweet foods.

Match the short phrase or term with the lifespan group.Choose the best answer.You may use some answers more than once or not at all. -Time period when self feeding is established

Geriatrics is the medical study of older adults.

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. -What is most likely causing Frank's muscle weakness?

If a child has not outgrown a food allergy by age _____,then he or she will likely have the food allergy for life.

Diseases and conditions associated with adult obesity can occur with childhood obesity.

Boys typically go through puberty earlier than girls.

Breast-fed babies are usually larger in size than formula-fed babies.

A four-year-old child should be expected to consume a two-cup portion size of noodle casserole for dinner.

The nutritional needs for energy and protein are greater during lactation as compared to the needs of a pre-conceptual female.

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. -What can Frank do to improve his sleep?

A reduction in lean body mass contributes to a reduction in Calorie need in older adults.

Children tend to like sweet foods more than sour foods.