Question 1

What are dental caries?

Accepted Answer

A) juvenile teeth 
B) cavities 
C) spotting on tooth enamel 
D) the space that is left following the natural loss of teeth in early childhood 
A) juvenile teeth 
B) cavities 
C) spotting on tooth enamel 
D) the space that is left following the natural loss of teeth in early childhood

Question 2

Key players in a successful strategy to combat obesity in U.S.children are:

Accepted Answer

A) the state and federal governments. 
B) the school district and local sports organizations. 
C) the school nurse and the principal. 
D) the family and the school. 
A) the state and federal governments. 
B) the school district and local sports organizations. 
C) the school nurse and the principal. 
D) the family and the school.

Question 3

Discuss the current macronutrient and micronutrient recommendations for toddlers.What are the pros and cons of administering nutritional supplements to toddlers,and who would be appropriate candidates for additional supplementation,if any?

Accepted Answer

The current macronutrient and micronutri

Question 4

The most common nutrient deficiency in young children in the U.S.and around the world is inadequate ________ consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) folate 
D) zinc 
A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) folate 
D) zinc

Question 5

Preschool children have acquired all of their adult teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For toddlers,it is recommended to replace water with fruit juices to increase energy intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The fluid needs of adolescents are lower than those of children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which food is an example of a developmentally appropriate food for a toddler?

Accepted Answer

A) two small slices of cheese 
B) hazel nuts 
C) cherry tomatoes 
D) carrots 
A) two small slices of cheese 
B) hazel nuts 
C) cherry tomatoes 
D) carrots

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE about fluid recommendations in toddlers?

Accepted Answer

A) Toddlers lose more fluid from evaporation than infants. 
B) The kidneys of toddlers are less efficient,causing them to lose more fluid through urine. 
C) Toddlers are more active and thus lose more fluid through sweat. 
D) Toddlers will reliably drink when they are thirsty. 
A) Toddlers lose more fluid from evaporation than infants. 
B) The kidneys of toddlers are less efficient,causing them to lose more fluid through urine. 
C) Toddlers are more active and thus lose more fluid through sweat. 
D) Toddlers will reliably drink when they are thirsty.

Question 10

Review in detail thefactors behind the increased incidence of childhood obesity over the past several decades.What,if any,are particular challenges for obesity risk at each of the developmental stages: toddlerhood,pre-school age,school-age,and adolescence?

Accepted Answer

The increased incidence of childhood obe

Question 11

Toddlers require fewer kcal because their energy requirements are slightly less than that for infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The developmental phase MOST characterized by more willingness to vary the diet,greater ability to chew foods,greater physical coordination,and increased language fluency is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Toddlers need small meals,interspersed with nutritious snacks:

Accepted Answer

A) twice a day. 
B) every 5 to 6 hours. 
C) every 2 to 3 hours. 
D) three times a day. 
A) twice a day. 
B) every 5 to 6 hours. 
C) every 2 to 3 hours. 
D) three times a day.

Question 14

A prescription medication derived from vitamin C is often used to treat acne.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Growth rates slow during the preschool years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The clinical eating disorders that often start in adolescence occur almost exclusively in girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Girls gain significantly more body fat through adolescence than do boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The development of the ________ is particularly dependent on adequate consumption of fat during the toddler years.

Accepted Answer

A) digestive system 
B) nervous system 
C) skeletal system 
D) urinary system 
A) digestive system 
B) nervous system 
C) skeletal system 
D) urinary system

Question 19

The DRI for fat in adolescence is:

Accepted Answer

A) 15g/kg body weight. 
B) none.There is no DRI for fat at that stage. 
C) 1.2g/kg body weigh. 
D) fractures. 
A) 15g/kg body weight. 
B) none.There is no DRI for fat at that stage. 
C) 1.2g/kg body weigh. 
D) fractures.

Question 20

What are the potential health risks associated with childhood obesity? In what ways do obesity risks in children differ from those for adults,and in what ways,if any,are they similar? Describe at least two strategies recommended for combating childhood obesity.

Accepted Answer

Childhood obesity can lead to a variety

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

What are dental caries?

Key players in a successful strategy to combat obesity in U.S.children are:

Discuss the current macronutrient and micronutrient recommendations for toddlers.What are the pros and cons of administering nutritional supplements to toddlers,and who would be appropriate candidates for additional supplementation,if any?

The most common nutrient deficiency in young children in the U.S.and around the world is inadequate ________ consumption.

Preschool children have acquired all of their adult teeth.

For toddlers,it is recommended to replace water with fruit juices to increase energy intake.

The fluid needs of adolescents are lower than those of children.

Which food is an example of a developmentally appropriate food for a toddler?

Which of the following is TRUE about fluid recommendations in toddlers?

Review in detail thefactors behind the increased incidence of childhood obesity over the past several decades.What,if any,are particular challenges for obesity risk at each of the developmental stages: toddlerhood,pre-school age,school-age,and adolescence?

Toddlers require fewer kcal because their energy requirements are slightly less than that for infants.

The developmental phase MOST characterized by more willingness to vary the diet,greater ability to chew foods,greater physical coordination,and increased language fluency is:

Toddlers need small meals,interspersed with nutritious snacks:

A prescription medication derived from vitamin C is often used to treat acne.

Growth rates slow during the preschool years.

The clinical eating disorders that often start in adolescence occur almost exclusively in girls.

Girls gain significantly more body fat through adolescence than do boys.

The development of the ________ is particularly dependent on adequate consumption of fat during the toddler years.

The DRI for fat in adolescence is:

What are the potential health risks associated with childhood obesity? In what ways do obesity risks in children differ from those for adults,and in what ways,if any,are they similar? Describe at least two strategies recommended for combating childhood obesity.

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