Question 1

The absorption of which vitamin increases in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B₁₂ 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B₁₂ 
C)  C 
D)  D A

Question 2

Which of the following is associated with behavioral and learning problems in school-aged children?

Accepted Answer

A)  hunger 
B)  overweight 
C)  sugary snacks 
D)  trans fats 
A)  hunger 
B)  overweight 
C)  sugary snacks 
D)  trans fats A

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of adolescent eating habits?

Accepted Answer

A)  low intake of fruits and vegetables 
B)  preference for fast food and convenience foods 
C)  regular consumption of three meals per day 
D)  increasing independence in decision-making concerning food 
A)  low intake of fruits and vegetables 
B)  preference for fast food and convenience foods 
C)  regular consumption of three meals per day 
D)  increasing independence in decision-making concerning food C

Question 4

Nearly all older adults can derive the level of vitamin B₁₂ they need from a balanced diet of whole,unprocessed foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements about feeding toddlers is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because toddlers are adventurous eaters, you should introduce them to two or three new foods at a time. 
B)  Because toddlers have more mature reflexes than infants and typically have most or all of their teeth, it is safe to give them "choking foods" such as grapes and nuts. 
C)  Because toddlers have a small stomach, you should avoid giving them snacks to ensure they are hungry at mealtimes. 
D)  If a toddler tastes an unfamiliar food and then refuses to eat the rest of it, you should praise the toddler for at least trying. 
A)  Because toddlers are adventurous eaters, you should introduce them to two or three new foods at a time. 
B)  Because toddlers have more mature reflexes than infants and typically have most or all of their teeth, it is safe to give them "choking foods" such as grapes and nuts. 
C)  Because toddlers have a small stomach, you should avoid giving them snacks to ensure they are hungry at mealtimes. 
D)  If a toddler tastes an unfamiliar food and then refuses to eat the rest of it, you should praise the toddler for at least trying.

Question 6

Smoking increases the risk for cataracts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Parents often do need to force their children to eat healthful foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Alcohol has no adverse nutritional effects on adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is characteristic of the Nutrition Services Incentive Program?

Accepted Answer

A)  funds nutritious meals served at senior centers 
B)  provides USDA commodity foods to state agencies for distribution 
C)  funds coupons for low-income seniors to use to purchase fruits and vegetables at farmers markets and roadside stands 
D)  provides home-delivered meals for qualified elders 
A)  funds nutritious meals served at senior centers 
B)  provides USDA commodity foods to state agencies for distribution 
C)  funds coupons for low-income seniors to use to purchase fruits and vegetables at farmers markets and roadside stands 
D)  provides home-delivered meals for qualified elders

Question 10

The fastest-growing age subgroup in the United States today is

Accepted Answer

A)  children under age 2. 
B)  young adults. 
C)  people in their 40s. 
D)  people 85 years of age and older. 
A)  children under age 2. 
B)  young adults. 
C)  people in their 40s. 
D)  people 85 years of age and older.

Question 11

The RDA for calcium intake for adolescents age 14 to 18 is 1,300 mg/day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following would be the BEST source of dietary calcium for a young toddler?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonfat milk 
B)  reduced-fat milk 
C)  whole milk 
D)  chocolate milk 
A)  nonfat milk 
B)  reduced-fat milk 
C)  whole milk 
D)  chocolate milk

Question 13

Discuss a variety of health,emotional,and social concerns associated with pediatric obesity.

Accepted Answer

Pediatric obesity is a complex issue tha

Question 14

For proper growth and development,toddlers should consume what percentage of their total daily energy intake as fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 30 percent 
B)  30 to 40 percent 
C)  40 to 50 percent 
D)  50 to 60 percent 
A)  20 to 30 percent 
B)  30 to 40 percent 
C)  40 to 50 percent 
D)  50 to 60 percent

Question 15

The body's need for which of the following micronutrients decreases with age?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin C 
A)  calcium 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin C

Question 16

Although school breakfasts and lunches in the United States must meet certain nutrition standards,many critics question their nutritional quality.Design a nutritious meal that (1)meets federal standards; (2)could be prepared for hundreds of schoolchildren; (3)uses inexpensive,widely available foods; and (4)would be appealing to a majority of young children.

Accepted Answer

A nutritious meal that meets federal sta

Question 17

The CDC defines class 2 obesity in children as having a BMI-for-age at or above what percentile?

Accepted Answer

A)  85th 
B)  95th 
C)  120% of the 95th 
D)  140% of the 95th 
A)  85th 
B)  95th 
C)  120% of the 95th 
D)  140% of the 95th

Question 18

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be necessary to increase in a toddler's vegan diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  fiber 
B)  zinc 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin B₁₂ 
A)  fiber 
B)  zinc 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin B₁₂

Question 19

Which of the following would be MOST effective to reduce the risks of falls in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  daily tai chi 
B)  running once a week 
C)  jogging a 5K race once a month 
D)  snow shoveling, raking, and other outdoor maintenance activities as needed 
A)  daily tai chi 
B)  running once a week 
C)  jogging a 5K race once a month 
D)  snow shoveling, raking, and other outdoor maintenance activities as needed

Question 20

Previously known as the Food Stamp program,the new name for the USDA program that provides food assistance to families facing food insecurity is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Commodity Supplemental Food Program. 
B)  Nutrition Services Incentive Program. 
C)  Child and Adult Care Program. 
D)  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 
A)  Commodity Supplemental Food Program. 
B)  Nutrition Services Incentive Program. 
C)  Child and Adult Care Program. 
D)  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Exam 15: Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

The absorption of which vitamin increases in older adults?

Which of the following is associated with behavioral and learning problems in school-aged children?

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of adolescent eating habits?

Nearly all older adults can derive the level of vitamin B₁₂ they need from a balanced diet of whole,unprocessed foods.

Which of the following statements about feeding toddlers is TRUE?

Smoking increases the risk for cataracts.

Parents often do need to force their children to eat healthful foods.

Alcohol has no adverse nutritional effects on adolescents.

Which of the following is characteristic of the Nutrition Services Incentive Program?

The fastest-growing age subgroup in the United States today is

The RDA for calcium intake for adolescents age 14 to 18 is 1,300 mg/day.

Which of the following would be the BEST source of dietary calcium for a young toddler?

Discuss a variety of health,emotional,and social concerns associated with pediatric obesity.

For proper growth and development,toddlers should consume what percentage of their total daily energy intake as fat?

The body's need for which of the following micronutrients decreases with age?

The CDC defines class 2 obesity in children as having a BMI-for-age at or above what percentile?

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be necessary to increase in a toddler's vegan diet?

Which of the following would be MOST effective to reduce the risks of falls in older adults?

Previously known as the Food Stamp program,the new name for the USDA program that provides food assistance to families facing food insecurity is the

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