Question 1

Which of the following is least likely to be an adolescent fitness activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Running 
B) Basketball 
C) Swimming 
D) Soccer 
E) Jumping 
A) Running 
B) Basketball 
C) Swimming 
D) Soccer 
E) Jumping

Question 2

Vegetables should be introduced before fruits during infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The recommended amount of prenatal weight gain is based upon:

Accepted Answer

A) maternal girth circumference. 
B) maternal blood pressure. 
C) maternal height and weight before pregnancy. 
D) maternal bone mineral density. 
E) maternal fasting blood sugar. 
A) maternal girth circumference. 
B) maternal blood pressure. 
C) maternal height and weight before pregnancy. 
D) maternal bone mineral density. 
E) maternal fasting blood sugar.

Question 4

The nutritional needs of a woman who is breastfeeding,especially for energy and protein,are greater than the needs of a pre-conceptual female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If a child reacts to how his or her food touches another food,then that child probably has a food ritual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is true that children:

Accepted Answer

A) have different needs for carbohydrates than adults. 
B) need less protein per kilogram body weight than adults. 
C) should consume a low-fat diet. 
D) should get their nutrients from whole,fresh foods rather than processed foods. 
E) None of the above are true. 
A) have different needs for carbohydrates than adults. 
B) need less protein per kilogram body weight than adults. 
C) should consume a low-fat diet. 
D) should get their nutrients from whole,fresh foods rather than processed foods. 
E) None of the above are true.

Question 7

If a child is obese then there is a good chance that the child will be obese as an adult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The cumulative damage from oxidative stress promotes senescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most teens consume enough fruits and vegetables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How many minutes of physical activity each day are recommended for children?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 45 
E) 60 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 45 
E) 60

Question 11

Which of the following can cause problems with dental health in infants?

Accepted Answer

A) Putting a baby to bed with a bottle 
B) Inadequate fluoride 
C) Eating protein rich-foods before bedtime 
D) A and B 
E) A,B,and C 
A) Putting a baby to bed with a bottle 
B) Inadequate fluoride 
C) Eating protein rich-foods before bedtime 
D) A and B 
E) A,B,and C

Question 12

The increased amounts of energy,nutrients,and fiber required in pregnancy are needed to support maternal structural changes,maternal function,and the developing embryo or fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In the division of responsibility,children are in control of whether or not they eat what their parent or caregiver provides them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Infants should be given age-appropriate opportunities for physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The need for _____ is highest during adolescence as compared to any other life stage group.

Accepted Answer

A) physical activity 
B) good nutrition 
C) peer relationships 
D) abstinence from alcohol 
E) abstinence from tobacco 
A) physical activity 
B) good nutrition 
C) peer relationships 
D) abstinence from alcohol 
E) abstinence from tobacco

Question 16

Most infants have a leaky gut at birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Older adults can expect to experience an increase in thirst sensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Olfaction (the ability to smell)greatly affects gustation (the ability to taste),even during infancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 could help Verna's hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) Taking a multivitamin and mineral supplement 
B) Taking a nap after lunch 
C) Starting an exercise program with the help of her medical doctor 
D) Increasing her hormone replacement therapy drug dosage 
E) None of the above 
A) Taking a multivitamin and mineral supplement 
B) Taking a nap after lunch 
C) Starting an exercise program with the help of her medical doctor 
D) Increasing her hormone replacement therapy drug dosage 
E) None of the above

Question 20

By age one year,an infant's body weight has usually _____ as compared to her or his weight at birth.

Accepted Answer

A) doubled 
B) tripled 
C) quadrupled 
D) A or B 
E) A or B or C 
A) doubled 
B) tripled 
C) quadrupled 
D) A or B 
E) A or B or C

Which of the following is least likely to be an adolescent fitness activity?

Vegetables should be introduced before fruits during infancy.

The recommended amount of prenatal weight gain is based upon:

The nutritional needs of a woman who is breastfeeding,especially for energy and protein,are greater than the needs of a pre-conceptual female.

If a child reacts to how his or her food touches another food,then that child probably has a food ritual.

It is true that children:

If a child is obese then there is a good chance that the child will be obese as an adult.

The cumulative damage from oxidative stress promotes senescence.

Most teens consume enough fruits and vegetables.

How many minutes of physical activity each day are recommended for children?

Which of the following can cause problems with dental health in infants?

The increased amounts of energy,nutrients,and fiber required in pregnancy are needed to support maternal structural changes,maternal function,and the developing embryo or fetus.

In the division of responsibility,children are in control of whether or not they eat what their parent or caregiver provides them.

Infants should be given age-appropriate opportunities for physical activity.

The need for _____ is highest during adolescence as compared to any other life stage group.

Most infants have a leaky gut at birth.

Older adults can expect to experience an increase in thirst sensation.

Olfaction (the ability to smell)greatly affects gustation (the ability to taste),even during infancy.

By age one year,an infant's body weight has usually _____ as compared to her or his weight at birth.

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Exam 7: Nutrition Through the Lifespan

Which of the following is least likely to be an adolescent fitness activity?

Vegetables should be introduced before fruits during infancy.

The recommended amount of prenatal weight gain is based upon:

The nutritional needs of a woman who is breastfeeding,especially for energy and protein,are greater than the needs of a pre-conceptual female.

If a child reacts to how his or her food touches another food,then that child probably has a food ritual.

It is true that children:

If a child is obese then there is a good chance that the child will be obese as an adult.

The cumulative damage from oxidative stress promotes senescence.

Most teens consume enough fruits and vegetables.

How many minutes of physical activity each day are recommended for children?

Which of the following can cause problems with dental health in infants?

The increased amounts of energy,nutrients,and fiber required in pregnancy are needed to support maternal structural changes,maternal function,and the developing embryo or fetus.

In the division of responsibility,children are in control of whether or not they eat what their parent or caregiver provides them.

Infants should be given age-appropriate opportunities for physical activity.

The need for _____ is highest during adolescence as compared to any other life stage group.

Most infants have a leaky gut at birth.

Older adults can expect to experience an increase in thirst sensation.

Olfaction (the ability to smell)greatly affects gustation (the ability to taste),even during infancy.

By age one year,an infant's body weight has usually _____ as compared to her or his weight at birth.

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

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