Question 1

Girls younger than the age of 14 who have started to menstruate, need additional ____ milligrams of iron per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 1.5 
C) 2 
D) 2.5 
E) 3 
A) 1 
B) 1.5 
C) 2 
D) 2.5 
E) 3

Question 2

What is thought to account, in part, for the rise in the prevalence of peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) Excess sodium consumed as part of the peanuts. 
B) Roasting peanuts at very high temperatures makes them more allergenic. 
C) Impaired digestion/absorption resulting from elevated leptin and adiponectin levels. 
D) Increased inflammation of the immune system due to altered ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. 
E) Hyperstimulation of the immune system by multiple vaccines. 
A) Excess sodium consumed as part of the peanuts. 
B) Roasting peanuts at very high temperatures makes them more allergenic. 
C) Impaired digestion/absorption resulting from elevated leptin and adiponectin levels. 
D) Increased inflammation of the immune system due to altered ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. 
E) Hyperstimulation of the immune system by multiple vaccines.

Question 3

What are the criteria for selecting surgery for treatment of obesity in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

The use of surgery to treat severe obesi

Question 4

MATCHING
-Substance in breast milk that promotes growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 7 
B) 4-8 
C) 21 
D) 80 
E) 100
F)Iron
G)Casein
H)Folate
I)Honey
J)Sucrose
K)Puberty
L)Linoleic
M)Weaning
N)Vitamin D
O)Colostrum
P)Lactoferrin
Q)Lactadherin
R)Epinephrine
S)Bifidus factors
T)Alpha-lactalbumin 
A) 1 in 7 
B) 4-8 
C) 21 
D) 80 
E) 100
F)Iron
G)Casein
H)Folate
I)Honey
J)Sucrose
K)Puberty
L)Linoleic
M)Weaning
N)Vitamin D
O)Colostrum
P)Lactoferrin
Q)Lactadherin
R)Epinephrine
S)Bifidus factors
T)Alpha-lactalbumin

Question 5

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 7 
C) 10 
D) 14 
E) 18 
A) 3 
B) 7 
C) 10 
D) 14 
E) 18

Question 6

Children should spend no more than ____ hours per day watching television, playing electronic games, and using the computer (except for homework)

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 
B) 2 to 3 
C) 3 to 4 
D) 4 to 5 
E) 5 to 6 
A) 1 to 2 
B) 2 to 3 
C) 3 to 4 
D) 4 to 5 
E) 5 to 6

Question 7

MATCHING
-Expected weight at one year, in pounds, of an infant with a birthweight of seven pounds

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 7 
B) 4-8 
C) 21 
D) 80 
E) 100
F)Iron
G)Casein
H)Folate
I)Honey
J)Sucrose
K)Puberty
L)Linoleic
M)Weaning
N)Vitamin D
O)Colostrum
P)Lactoferrin
Q)Lactadherin
R)Epinephrine
S)Bifidus factors
T)Alpha-lactalbumin 
A) 1 in 7 
B) 4-8 
C) 21 
D) 80 
E) 100
F)Iron
G)Casein
H)Folate
I)Honey
J)Sucrose
K)Puberty
L)Linoleic
M)Weaning
N)Vitamin D
O)Colostrum
P)Lactoferrin
Q)Lactadherin
R)Epinephrine
S)Bifidus factors
T)Alpha-lactalbumin

Question 8

One factor that has limited the success of the School Breakfast Program is that

Accepted Answer

A) the cost is prohibitive. 
B) the meals are not nutritious. 
C) children simply do not participate in it. 
D) fewer than 10% of the nation's schools participate in it. 
E) many pediatricians oppose it. 
A) the cost is prohibitive. 
B) the meals are not nutritious. 
C) children simply do not participate in it. 
D) fewer than 10% of the nation's schools participate in it. 
E) many pediatricians oppose it.

Question 9

MATCHING
-Substance in breast milk that deprives intestinal bacteria of iron

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 7 
B) 4-8 
C) 21 
D) 80 
E) 100
F)Iron
G)Casein
H)Folate
I)Honey
J)Sucrose
K)Puberty
L)Linoleic
M)Weaning
N)Vitamin D
O)Colostrum
P)Lactoferrin
Q)Lactadherin
R)Epinephrine
S)Bifidus factors
T)Alpha-lactalbumin 
A) 1 in 7 
B) 4-8 
C) 21 
D) 80 
E) 100
F)Iron
G)Casein
H)Folate
I)Honey
J)Sucrose
K)Puberty
L)Linoleic
M)Weaning
N)Vitamin D
O)Colostrum
P)Lactoferrin
Q)Lactadherin
R)Epinephrine
S)Bifidus factors
T)Alpha-lactalbumin

Question 10

Young children who drink more than 2 to 3 ¹/₂ cups of milk a day are most likely at increased risk for deficiency of

Accepted Answer

A) iron. 
B) folate. 
C) vitamin A. 
D) vitamin C. 
E) vitamin D. 
A) iron. 
B) folate. 
C) vitamin A. 
D) vitamin C. 
E) vitamin D.

Question 11

What is the typical weight gain (lbs) of an infant between the first and second year of life?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 25 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
E) 25

Question 12

Compared with cow's milk, breast milk contains

Accepted Answer

A) less protein and calcium. 
B) less lactose and vitamin C. 
C) more fat and less carbohydrate. 
D) more energy and less vitamin E. 
E) more vitamin D. 
A) less protein and calcium. 
B) less lactose and vitamin C. 
C) more fat and less carbohydrate. 
D) more energy and less vitamin E. 
E) more vitamin D.

Question 13

Infants fed honey or corn syrup are at increased risk for

Accepted Answer

A) protein malnutrition. 
B) botulism. 
C) osteopenia. 
D) type 1 diabetes. 
E) lead poisoning. 
A) protein malnutrition. 
B) botulism. 
C) osteopenia. 
D) type 1 diabetes. 
E) lead poisoning.

Question 14

Describe the growth curve of infants from birth to one year. Compare the energy needs of this age group with those of adults.

Accepted Answer

A HEALTHY INFANT'S BIRTHWEIGHT DOUBLES B

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?

Accepted Answer

A) Children who fail to eat breakfast typically become hyperactive after eating lunch. 
B) The nutrient deficit arising from skipping a breakfast is usually made up over the following 2 days. 
C) Children who eat nutritious breakfasts are absent from school less often than their friends who do not. 
D) Although breakfast-skippers show reduced attention spans, their scores on intelligence tests remain unaffected. 
E) While hunger can have short-term effects, there is little evidence for long-term effects. 
A) Children who fail to eat breakfast typically become hyperactive after eating lunch. 
B) The nutrient deficit arising from skipping a breakfast is usually made up over the following 2 days. 
C) Children who eat nutritious breakfasts are absent from school less often than their friends who do not. 
D) Although breakfast-skippers show reduced attention spans, their scores on intelligence tests remain unaffected. 
E) While hunger can have short-term effects, there is little evidence for long-term effects.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) 1/4 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 2/3 
E) 3/4 
A) 1/4 
B) 1/3 
C) 1/2 
D) 2/3 
E) 3/4

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of fat in the diet of children?

Accepted Answer

A)  The recommended daily fat intake up to age 12 is age plus 20 g. 
B)  There is an RDA for total fat for children beginning at 3 years of age. 
C)  Low-fat diets usually provide sufficient amounts of the micronutrients. 
D)  Fat intakes below 30% of total energy do not impair growth provided that total energy intake is adequate. 
E)  Children between 4 and 18 years of age should get at least 50% of their energy from fat. 
A)  The recommended daily fat intake up to age 12 is age plus 20 g. 
B)  There is an RDA for total fat for children beginning at 3 years of age. 
C)  Low-fat diets usually provide sufficient amounts of the micronutrients. 
D)  Fat intakes below 30% of total energy do not impair growth provided that total energy intake is adequate. 
E)  Children between 4 and 18 years of age should get at least 50% of their energy from fat.

Question 18

Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

A) Caries development resulting from frequent use of non-sterile bottles and nipples. 
B) Bacterial attack of teeth due to severe tooth misalignment from sucking on oversized bottle nipples. 
C) Marked tooth decay of an infant due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle. 
D) Tooth decay resulting from constant exposure to food due to inability of the infant to swallow normally. 
E) Tooth decay resulting from the rubbing of the nipple against the teeth and consequent thinning of enamel. 
A) Caries development resulting from frequent use of non-sterile bottles and nipples. 
B) Bacterial attack of teeth due to severe tooth misalignment from sucking on oversized bottle nipples. 
C) Marked tooth decay of an infant due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle. 
D) Tooth decay resulting from constant exposure to food due to inability of the infant to swallow normally. 
E) Tooth decay resulting from the rubbing of the nipple against the teeth and consequent thinning of enamel.

Question 19

MATCHING
-Chief protein in human breast milk

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 7 
B) 4-8 
C) 21 
D) 80 
E) 100
F)Iron
G)Casein
H)Folate
I)Honey
J)Sucrose
K)Puberty
L)Linoleic
M)Weaning
N)Vitamin D
O)Colostrum
P)Lactoferrin
Q)Lactadherin
R)Epinephrine
S)Bifidus factors
T)Alpha-lactalbumin 
A) 1 in 7 
B) 4-8 
C) 21 
D) 80 
E) 100
F)Iron
G)Casein
H)Folate
I)Honey
J)Sucrose
K)Puberty
L)Linoleic
M)Weaning
N)Vitamin D
O)Colostrum
P)Lactoferrin
Q)Lactadherin
R)Epinephrine
S)Bifidus factors
T)Alpha-lactalbumin

Question 20

MATCHING
-Deficiency of this nutrient in children causes symptoms similar to mild lead toxicity

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 7 
B) 4-8 
C) 21 
D) 80 
E) 100
F)Iron
G)Casein
H)Folate
I)Honey
J)Sucrose
K)Puberty
L)Linoleic
M)Weaning
N)Vitamin D
O)Colostrum
P)Lactoferrin
Q)Lactadherin
R)Epinephrine
S)Bifidus factors
T)Alpha-lactalbumin 
A) 1 in 7 
B) 4-8 
C) 21 
D) 80 
E) 100
F)Iron
G)Casein
H)Folate
I)Honey
J)Sucrose
K)Puberty
L)Linoleic
M)Weaning
N)Vitamin D
O)Colostrum
P)Lactoferrin
Q)Lactadherin
R)Epinephrine
S)Bifidus factors
T)Alpha-lactalbumin

Girls younger than the age of 14 who have started to menstruate, need additional ____ milligrams of iron per day.

What is thought to account, in part, for the rise in the prevalence of peanut allergy?

What are the criteria for selecting surgery for treatment of obesity in adolescents?

MATCHING -Substance in breast milk that promotes growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

Children should spend no more than ____ hours per day watching television, playing electronic games, and using the computer (except for homework)

MATCHING -Expected weight at one year, in pounds, of an infant with a birthweight of seven pounds

One factor that has limited the success of the School Breakfast Program is that

MATCHING -Substance in breast milk that deprives intestinal bacteria of iron

Young children who drink more than 2 to 3 ¹/₂ cups of milk a day are most likely at increased risk for deficiency of

What is the typical weight gain (lbs) of an infant between the first and second year of life?

Compared with cow's milk, breast milk contains

Infants fed honey or corn syrup are at increased risk for

Describe the growth curve of infants from birth to one year. Compare the energy needs of this age group with those of adults.

Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of fat in the diet of children?

Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

MATCHING -Chief protein in human breast milk

MATCHING -Deficiency of this nutrient in children causes symptoms similar to mild lead toxicity

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 123 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

Girls younger than the age of 14 who have started to menstruate, need additional ____ milligrams of iron per day.

What is thought to account, in part, for the rise in the prevalence of peanut allergy?

What are the criteria for selecting surgery for treatment of obesity in adolescents?

MATCHING -Substance in breast milk that promotes growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

Children should spend no more than ____ hours per day watching television, playing electronic games, and using the computer (except for homework)

MATCHING -Expected weight at one year, in pounds, of an infant with a birthweight of seven pounds

One factor that has limited the success of the School Breakfast Program is that

MATCHING -Substance in breast milk that deprives intestinal bacteria of iron

Young children who drink more than 2 to 3 ¹/₂ cups of milk a day are most likely at increased risk for deficiency of

What is the typical weight gain (lbs) of an infant between the first and second year of life?

Compared with cow's milk, breast milk contains

Infants fed honey or corn syrup are at increased risk for

Describe the growth curve of infants from birth to one year. Compare the energy needs of this age group with those of adults.

Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of fat in the diet of children?

Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

MATCHING -Chief protein in human breast milk

MATCHING -Deficiency of this nutrient in children causes symptoms similar to mild lead toxicity

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 123 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