Exam 7: Nutrition Through the Lifespan

Which of the following is an inborn error of metabolism that is screened for in the United States?

It is good practice to encourage children to clean their plates at dinner time.

Boys gain more muscle mass than girls during adolescence.

Growth occurs at the epiphyseal plate.

Infants require two to four times more Calories per kilogram body weight than adults.

Answer questions based on the case study "Verna" information below. Verna is an 89-year-old woman.She lost her husband of 63 years to a stroke six years ago.She lives in an assisted living facility where she has many friends and regular catered meals in a dining room.She also lives near her daughters and grandchildren.Verna is considered happy,healthy,and mentally sharp but does have hypertension and cataracts and complains of muscle weakness.She has also taken traditional hormone replacement therapy to alleviate hot flashes for over thirty years and has always led a sedentary lifestyle. -What is most likely causing Verna's muscle weakness?

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 adequate folate prevents spina bifida

Regular prenatal exercise can:

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 growth rate is the slowest in the early stages of the lifespan Answers:

Childhood obesity is promoted by:

Answer questions based on the case study "Verna" information below. Verna is an 89-year-old woman.She lost her husband of 63 years to a stroke six years ago.She lives in an assisted living facility where she has many friends and regular catered meals in a dining room.She also lives near her daughters and grandchildren.Verna is considered happy,healthy,and mentally sharp but does have hypertension and cataracts and complains of muscle weakness.She has also taken traditional hormone replacement therapy to alleviate hot flashes for over thirty years and has always led a sedentary lifestyle. -By using traditional hormone replacement therapy,Verna is increasing her risk of all of the following except:

Answer questions based on the case study "Verna" information below. Verna is an 89-year-old woman.She lost her husband of 63 years to a stroke six years ago.She lives in an assisted living facility where she has many friends and regular catered meals in a dining room.She also lives near her daughters and grandchildren.Verna is considered happy,healthy,and mentally sharp but does have hypertension and cataracts and complains of muscle weakness.She has also taken traditional hormone replacement therapy to alleviate hot flashes for over thirty years and has always led a sedentary lifestyle. -Which of the following contributes the most to Verna's mental acuity?

The DRI for protein is lower for older adults due to the decline in muscle mass with aging.

Cognitive development during adolescence is characterized by acquisition of abstract thinking skills.

A 16-year-old adolescent girl has a higher Dietary Reference Intake (DRI)for iron than a 16-year-old adolescent boy.

Which of the following is an appropriate feeding method during infancy?

The goal for prenatal nutrition is to supply the energy,nutrients,and fiber needed for maternal structural changes,maternal function,and the developing embryo or fetus.

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 could Frank's wife have done to reduce her risk of osteoporosis and falling?

Which of the following is a gastrointestinal health issue that may develop during pregnancy?

The recommended amount of weight gain during pregnancy is based upon: