Question 1

​Describe the link between antioxidants and cataracts.

Accepted Answer

​A vision problem facing older people is

Question 2

Joe is a 15-year-old active male.However,his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing properly.To assess his growth,Joe's parents should:

Accepted Answer

A) compare Joe's height and weight to his best friends'. 
B) compare Joe's height and weight with previous measures taken at intervals. 
C) ​compare Joe's height and weight to adult weight standards. 
D) ​compare Joe's height to teen weight standards. 
E) ​check Joe's BMI. 
A) compare Joe's height and weight to his best friends'. 
B) compare Joe's height and weight with previous measures taken at intervals. 
C) ​compare Joe's height and weight to adult weight standards. 
D) ​compare Joe's height to teen weight standards. 
E) ​check Joe's BMI.

Question 3

​Hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle also alter:

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D requirements. 
B) serum calcium levels. 
C) ​iron absorption. 
D) ​glucose tolerance. 
E) ​serum cholesterol levels. 
A) vitamin D requirements. 
B) serum calcium levels. 
C) ​iron absorption. 
D) ​glucose tolerance. 
E) ​serum cholesterol levels.

Question 4

Food allergies and high sugar intakes have been identified as the main causes of hyperactivity in children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​An adolescent boy has developed extensive acne on his face and wants advice on how to help improve it.What should he do?

Accepted Answer

A) Take vitamin A supplements because they can cure acne. 
B) Try to reduce his stress level. 
C) ​Avoid eating chocolate because it can increase acne. 
D) ​Stay out of the sun because it increases inflammation. 
E) ​Drink more vitamin D-fortified milk. 
A) Take vitamin A supplements because they can cure acne. 
B) Try to reduce his stress level. 
C) ​Avoid eating chocolate because it can increase acne. 
D) ​Stay out of the sun because it increases inflammation. 
E) ​Drink more vitamin D-fortified milk.

Question 6

​Which of the following worsens acne?

Accepted Answer

A) chocolate 
B) stress 
C) ​French fries 
D) ​salt 
E) ​physical activity 
A) chocolate 
B) stress 
C) ​French fries 
D) ​salt 
E) ​physical activity

Question 7

​Which lifestyle factor has been identified as being able to make people seem younger than their chronological age?

Accepted Answer

A) periodic weight-loss dieting 
B) weekly family meals 
C) ​psychological outlook 
D) ​abstinence from or moderation in alcohol use 
E) ​rising early each morning 
A) periodic weight-loss dieting 
B) weekly family meals 
C) ​psychological outlook 
D) ​abstinence from or moderation in alcohol use 
E) ​rising early each morning

Question 8

​One of the main effects of physical activity for the elderly is to:

Accepted Answer

A) cause a diminished immune response. 
B) improve quality of life. 
C) ​cause involuntary weight loss. 
D) ​negatively affect balance. 
E) ​decrease food consumption. 
A) cause a diminished immune response. 
B) improve quality of life. 
C) ​cause involuntary weight loss. 
D) ​negatively affect balance. 
E) ​decrease food consumption.

Question 9

​Older adults are not able to maintain muscle mass and strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Food labels must announce the presence of common allergens in plain language,using the names of allergy-causing foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

​What is an important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) prevention of weight loss 
B) elimination of dietary aluminum 
C) ​supplementation with iron 
D) ​treatment with the medicinal herb ginkgo biloba 
E) ​supplementation with vitamin B₁₂ 
A) prevention of weight loss 
B) elimination of dietary aluminum 
C) ​supplementation with iron 
D) ​treatment with the medicinal herb ginkgo biloba 
E) ​supplementation with vitamin B₁₂

Question 12

​Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast will be made up by children at later meals and snacks during the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than younger people?

Accepted Answer

As people age,vitamin D synthesis in the

Question 14

​An adolescent girl is drinking diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight.What advice would you give her to aid in developing peak bone mass?

Accepted Answer

A) Stop drinking diet colas immediately. 
B) Increase your physical activity to make up for the low calcium intake. 
C) Eat high-calcium snacks such as low-fat yogurt or cheese in place of empty-calorie snacks. 
D) ​Reduce your exercise so you won't need as much calcium to build bones. 
E) ​Take a calcium supplement with the diet colas. 
A) Stop drinking diet colas immediately. 
B) Increase your physical activity to make up for the low calcium intake. 
C) Eat high-calcium snacks such as low-fat yogurt or cheese in place of empty-calorie snacks. 
D) ​Reduce your exercise so you won't need as much calcium to build bones. 
E) ​Take a calcium supplement with the diet colas.

Question 15

​The life expectancy at birth for white women is:

Accepted Answer

A) 70 years. 
B) 81 years. 
C) ​95 years. 
D) ​115 years. 
E) ​125 years. 
A) 70 years. 
B) 81 years. 
C) ​95 years. 
D) ​115 years. 
E) ​125 years.

Question 16

​A parent who wishes to protect her child from lead toxicity would do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) prevent the child from chewing on old painted surfaces. 
B) feed the child additional protein. 
C) ​wash the child's hands,bottles,and toys often. 
D) ​make sure the child gets an adequate calcium intake. 
E) ​wipe the soil off everyone's shoes before entering the home. 
A) prevent the child from chewing on old painted surfaces. 
B) feed the child additional protein. 
C) ​wash the child's hands,bottles,and toys often. 
D) ​make sure the child gets an adequate calcium intake. 
E) ​wipe the soil off everyone's shoes before entering the home.

Question 17

Which of the following can increase the anti-blood clotting effect of aspirin?

Accepted Answer

A) nicotine 
B) antibiotics 
C) ​ginkgo biloba 
D) ​antacids 
E) ​MAO inhibitors 
A) nicotine 
B) antibiotics 
C) ​ginkgo biloba 
D) ​antacids 
E) ​MAO inhibitors

Question 18

​Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Children don't like to eat at little tables with other children. 
B) Children should be served large portions of foods. 
C) ​Rewarding children for eating vegetables always results in a preference for them. 
D) ​Food jags in young children should not be allowed by parents. 
E) ​Children should be encouraged to stop eating when they are full. 
A) Children don't like to eat at little tables with other children. 
B) Children should be served large portions of foods. 
C) ​Rewarding children for eating vegetables always results in a preference for them. 
D) ​Food jags in young children should not be allowed by parents. 
E) ​Children should be encouraged to stop eating when they are full.

Question 19

​Boys normally develop a somewhat higher percentage of body fat than girls do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

​On the average,about ____ of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks.

Accepted Answer

A) one-fourth 
B) one-third 
C) ​one-eighth 
D) ​one-half 
E) ​two-thirds 
A) one-fourth 
B) one-third 
C) ​one-eighth 
D) ​one-half 
E) ​two-thirds

Describe the link between antioxidants and cataracts.

Joe is a 15-year-old active male.However,his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing properly.To assess his growth,Joe's parents should:

Hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle also alter:

Food allergies and high sugar intakes have been identified as the main causes of hyperactivity in children.

An adolescent boy has developed extensive acne on his face and wants advice on how to help improve it.What should he do?

Which of the following worsens acne?

Which lifestyle factor has been identified as being able to make people seem younger than their chronological age?

One of the main effects of physical activity for the elderly is to:

Older adults are not able to maintain muscle mass and strength.

Food labels must announce the presence of common allergens in plain language,using the names of allergy-causing foods.

What is an important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease?

Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast will be made up by children at later meals and snacks during the day.

Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than younger people?

An adolescent girl is drinking diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight.What advice would you give her to aid in developing peak bone mass?

The life expectancy at birth for white women is:

A parent who wishes to protect her child from lead toxicity would do all of the following except:

Which of the following can increase the anti-blood clotting effect of aspirin?

Which statement is true?

Boys normally develop a somewhat higher percentage of body fat than girls do.

On the average,about ____ of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks.

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The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

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Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

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Exam 14: Child Teen and Older Adult

​Describe the link between antioxidants and cataracts.

Joe is a 15-year-old active male.However,his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing properly.To assess his growth,Joe's parents should:

​Hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle also alter:

Food allergies and high sugar intakes have been identified as the main causes of hyperactivity in children.

​An adolescent boy has developed extensive acne on his face and wants advice on how to help improve it.What should he do?

​Which of the following worsens acne?

​Which lifestyle factor has been identified as being able to make people seem younger than their chronological age?

​One of the main effects of physical activity for the elderly is to:

​Older adults are not able to maintain muscle mass and strength.

Food labels must announce the presence of common allergens in plain language,using the names of allergy-causing foods.

​What is an important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease?

​Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast will be made up by children at later meals and snacks during the day.

Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than younger people?

​An adolescent girl is drinking diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight.What advice would you give her to aid in developing peak bone mass?

​The life expectancy at birth for white women is:

​A parent who wishes to protect her child from lead toxicity would do all of the following except:

Which of the following can increase the anti-blood clotting effect of aspirin?

​Which statement is true?

​Boys normally develop a somewhat higher percentage of body fat than girls do.

​On the average,about ____ of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

Describe the link between antioxidants and cataracts.

Hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle also alter:

An adolescent boy has developed extensive acne on his face and wants advice on how to help improve it.What should he do?

Which of the following worsens acne?

Which lifestyle factor has been identified as being able to make people seem younger than their chronological age?

One of the main effects of physical activity for the elderly is to:

Older adults are not able to maintain muscle mass and strength.

What is an important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease?

Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast will be made up by children at later meals and snacks during the day.

An adolescent girl is drinking diet colas instead of milk because she wants to control her weight.What advice would you give her to aid in developing peak bone mass?

The life expectancy at birth for white women is:

A parent who wishes to protect her child from lead toxicity would do all of the following except:

Which statement is true?

Boys normally develop a somewhat higher percentage of body fat than girls do.

On the average,about ____ of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks.