Question 1

Adolescent acne is PRIMARILY caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) eating chocolate. 
B) eating too many high-sugar foods. 
C) hormonal changes. 
D) stress. 
A) eating chocolate. 
B) eating too many high-sugar foods. 
C) hormonal changes. 
D) stress.

Question 2

The current recommendation for the intake of daily energy as carbohydrate for toddlers is:

Accepted Answer

A) 35-45%. 
B) 45-55%. 
C) 45-65%. 
D) 55-75%. 
A) 35-45%. 
B) 45-55%. 
C) 45-65%. 
D) 55-75%.

Question 3

The developmental phase MOST characterized by relatively slower physical growth,picky appetite,increasing activity,developing chewing skills,and choking dangers is:

Accepted Answer

A) pre-school. 
B) toddlerhood. 
C) adolescence. 
D) school-age. 
A) pre-school. 
B) toddlerhood. 
C) adolescence. 
D) school-age.

Question 4

School aged children should get no more than 40% of their total daily energy intake from carbohydrates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most U.S.children consume adequate amounts of fiber.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which issue below plays the MOST important role in the food choices of school-aged children?

Accepted Answer

A) intellectual stimulation 
B) parental guidance 
C) sleep habits 
D) body image 
A) intellectual stimulation 
B) parental guidance 
C) sleep habits 
D) body image

Question 7

In girls,full body height is typically reached by:

Accepted Answer

A) the start of adolescence. 
B) the end of adolescence. 
C) the onset of menstruation. 
D) about age 16. 
A) the start of adolescence. 
B) the end of adolescence. 
C) the onset of menstruation. 
D) about age 16.

Question 8

A toddler will grow about 5.5 to 7.5 inches and gain an average of:

Accepted Answer

A) 12 to 15 pounds. 
B) 9 to 11 pounds. 
C) up to 17 pounds. 
D) 5 to 8 pounds. 
A) 12 to 15 pounds. 
B) 9 to 11 pounds. 
C) up to 17 pounds. 
D) 5 to 8 pounds.

Question 9

On average,adolescents experience a ________ increase in height.

Accepted Answer

A) 10-20% 
B) 20-25% 
C) 25-35% 
D) 35-45% 
A) 10-20% 
B) 20-25% 
C) 25-35% 
D) 35-45%

Question 10

The current recommendation for the intake of daily energy as fat for toddlers is:

Accepted Answer

A) less than 20%. 
B) 20-25%. 
C) 30-40%. 
D) more than 40%. 
A) less than 20%. 
B) 20-25%. 
C) 30-40%. 
D) more than 40%.

Question 11

Which of the following substances is commonly added to municipal water supplies to promote healthy teeth formation?

Accepted Answer

A) fluoride 
B) sodium 
C) vitamin D 
D) zinc 
A) fluoride 
B) sodium 
C) vitamin D 
D) zinc

Question 12

The preschool years are BEST characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) increased percentage of Calories derived from fat. 
B) swift and fluctuating growth rate. 
C) increased physical coordination and dexterity. 
D) increased dependence on adults. 
A) increased percentage of Calories derived from fat. 
B) swift and fluctuating growth rate. 
C) increased physical coordination and dexterity. 
D) increased dependence on adults.

Question 13

Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common nutrient deficiency in young children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describethe immediate and long-term health risks associated with cigarette smoking,illicit drug use,and alcohol use in adolescence.In what ways do these issues intersect with adolescent nutritional needs?

Accepted Answer

Cigarette smoking, illicit drug use, and

Question 15

What percentage of public schools currently participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)?

Accepted Answer

A) 74% 
B) 99% 
C) 45% 
D) 65% 
A) 74% 
B) 99% 
C) 45% 
D) 65%

Question 16

Which of the following is a potential problem associated with a vegan diet for toddlers?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium intake may be low due to reliance on only plant sources. 
B) Protein intake may be too high. 
C) Fiber intake may be lower than recommended. 
D) Calories may exceed energy expenditure. 
A) Calcium intake may be low due to reliance on only plant sources. 
B) Protein intake may be too high. 
C) Fiber intake may be lower than recommended. 
D) Calories may exceed energy expenditure.

Question 17

Menarche is/are:

Accepted Answer

A) the skeletal growth plates in bones. 
B) onset of menstruation. 
C) another term for puberty. 
D) a growth spurt. 
A) the skeletal growth plates in bones. 
B) onset of menstruation. 
C) another term for puberty. 
D) a growth spurt.

Question 18

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that the intake of fruit juice be limited to ________ per day for children 1 to 6 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 cup 
B) 4 to 6 oz 
C) 16 oz (two 8 oz glasses on separate occasions) 
D) none 
A) 1 cup 
B) 4 to 6 oz 
C) 16 oz (two 8 oz glasses on separate occasions) 
D) none

Question 19

Limiting sugary sweets in preschool-age children's diets is not really important until their permanent teeth have come in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The transition from infancy to toddlerhood begins at what age?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 months 
B) 1 year 
C) 2 years 
D) 3 years 
A) 6 months 
B) 1 year 
C) 2 years 
D) 3 years

Exam 21: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Adolescent acne is PRIMARILY caused by:

The current recommendation for the intake of daily energy as carbohydrate for toddlers is:

The developmental phase MOST characterized by relatively slower physical growth,picky appetite,increasing activity,developing chewing skills,and choking dangers is:

School aged children should get no more than 40% of their total daily energy intake from carbohydrates.

Most U.S.children consume adequate amounts of fiber.

Which issue below plays the MOST important role in the food choices of school-aged children?

In girls,full body height is typically reached by:

A toddler will grow about 5.5 to 7.5 inches and gain an average of:

On average,adolescents experience a ________ increase in height.

The current recommendation for the intake of daily energy as fat for toddlers is:

Which of the following substances is commonly added to municipal water supplies to promote healthy teeth formation?

The preschool years are BEST characterized by:

Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common nutrient deficiency in young children.

Describethe immediate and long-term health risks associated with cigarette smoking,illicit drug use,and alcohol use in adolescence.In what ways do these issues intersect with adolescent nutritional needs?

What percentage of public schools currently participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)?

Which of the following is a potential problem associated with a vegan diet for toddlers?

Menarche is/are:

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that the intake of fruit juice be limited to ________ per day for children 1 to 6 years of age.

Limiting sugary sweets in preschool-age children's diets is not really important until their permanent teeth have come in.

The transition from infancy to toddlerhood begins at what age?

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