Question 1

Among adolescents,smoking can

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the rate of lung growth. 
B)  greatly increase the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. 
C)  cause "the munchies" and lead to significant weight gain. 
D)  facilitate nutrient metabolism. 
A)  reduce the rate of lung growth. 
B)  greatly increase the risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. 
C)  cause "the munchies" and lead to significant weight gain. 
D)  facilitate nutrient metabolism.

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding supplements for elderly individuals is TRUE?

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A)  Older adults have an increased need for dietary fiber to promote regular bowel function; therefore, it is recommended that they consume a fiber supplement. 
B)  Older adults who do not receive regular and adequate exposure to sunshine may benefit from taking a vitamin D supplement. 
C)  Supplemental vitamins C and E are critical for reducing oxidative stress. 
D)  Calcium requirements are higher for adults over age 70 than for any other age group. 
A)  Older adults have an increased need for dietary fiber to promote regular bowel function; therefore, it is recommended that they consume a fiber supplement. 
B)  Older adults who do not receive regular and adequate exposure to sunshine may benefit from taking a vitamin D supplement. 
C)  Supplemental vitamins C and E are critical for reducing oxidative stress. 
D)  Calcium requirements are higher for adults over age 70 than for any other age group.

Question 3

The RDA for protein for adolescents is

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A)  0.8 g/kg of body weight, the same as for adults. 
B)  0.85 g/kg of body weight, slightly higher than the RDA for adults. 
C)  1.0 g/kg of body weight, significantly higher than the RDA for adults. 
D)  There is no RDA for protein. 
A)  0.8 g/kg of body weight, the same as for adults. 
B)  0.85 g/kg of body weight, slightly higher than the RDA for adults. 
C)  1.0 g/kg of body weight, significantly higher than the RDA for adults. 
D)  There is no RDA for protein.

Question 4

Girls gain more body fat through adolescence than do boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a physiological change that typically occurs as a person ages?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased lean body mass 
B)  decreased bone density 
C)  shift in body fat storage from visceral to subcutaneous tissues 
D)  impaired sense of taste 
A)  decreased lean body mass 
B)  decreased bone density 
C)  shift in body fat storage from visceral to subcutaneous tissues 
D)  impaired sense of taste

Question 6

Which of the following is associated with the premature closure of the epiphyseal plate?

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A)  malnutrition 
B)  excessive calcium intake 
C)  obesity 
D)  inadequate physical activity 
A)  malnutrition 
B)  excessive calcium intake 
C)  obesity 
D)  inadequate physical activity

Question 7

Janie is three years old.What serving size of mashed pinto beans would you recommend for her?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 tablespoons 
B)  3 tablespoons 
C)  4 tablespoons 
D)  5 tablespoons 
A)  2 tablespoons 
B)  3 tablespoons 
C)  4 tablespoons 
D)  5 tablespoons

Question 8

Calcium supplements decrease the absorption of antibiotics and reduce their effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT contribute to chronic dehydration in elderly individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidney function changes with advancing age. 
B)  The thirst mechanism can be impaired in the elderly. 
C)  Perspiration increases as we age. 
D)  Some older adults limit their fluid intake because they have urinary incontinence. 
A)  Kidney function changes with advancing age. 
B)  The thirst mechanism can be impaired in the elderly. 
C)  Perspiration increases as we age. 
D)  Some older adults limit their fluid intake because they have urinary incontinence.

Question 10

Which of the following snacks is appropriate for toddlers?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 tablespoons of mashed banana and 1/2 cup of whole milk 
B)  two cherry tomatoes and a cheese stick 
C)  a snack-size bag of trail mix made with oats, raisins, and almonds 
D)  six small strawberries and 6 ounces of nonfat yogurt 
A)  2 tablespoons of mashed banana and 1/2 cup of whole milk 
B)  two cherry tomatoes and a cheese stick 
C)  a snack-size bag of trail mix made with oats, raisins, and almonds 
D)  six small strawberries and 6 ounces of nonfat yogurt

Question 11

As compared to infancy,growth rates increase during the toddler years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an appropriate treatment for adolescent acne?

Accepted Answer

A)  13-cis-retinoic acid 
B)  exposure to UV rays via sunlight or tanning beds for at least 40 minutes a day 
C)  avoidance of chocolate and fried foods 
D)  vitamin A supplements 
A)  13-cis-retinoic acid 
B)  exposure to UV rays via sunlight or tanning beds for at least 40 minutes a day 
C)  avoidance of chocolate and fried foods 
D)  vitamin A supplements

Question 13

Which of the following would NOT minimize the risk of dental caries?

Accepted Answer

A)  having regular dental visits from age 3 on 
B)  calcium supplementation 
C)  limiting consumption of sticky sweets 
D)  frequent brushing 
A)  having regular dental visits from age 3 on 
B)  calcium supplementation 
C)  limiting consumption of sticky sweets 
D)  frequent brushing

Question 14

Some studies have found a reduced risk for acne among people consuming

Accepted Answer

A)  a Mediterranean diet. 
B)  a high-glycemic load diet. 
C)  a diet rich in dairy foods, especially milk and cheese. 
D)  a gluten-free diet. 
A)  a Mediterranean diet. 
B)  a high-glycemic load diet. 
C)  a diet rich in dairy foods, especially milk and cheese. 
D)  a gluten-free diet.

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE about federally funded school lunch programs in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meals for all students are subsidized. 
B)  Vending machines on school campuses are exempt from specific nutrient guidelines. 
C)  The School Breakfast Program is not part of the federal program. 
D)  Less than half of public schools participate. 
A)  Meals for all students are subsidized. 
B)  Vending machines on school campuses are exempt from specific nutrient guidelines. 
C)  The School Breakfast Program is not part of the federal program. 
D)  Less than half of public schools participate.

Question 16

Eating disorders do not occur in adolescent boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compare the benefits and risks of feeding a vegan diet to a young child.

Accepted Answer

Feeding a young child a vegan diet can h

Question 18

The period of life when secondary sex characteristics develop and people are able to reproduce is called

Accepted Answer

A)  menopause. 
B)  puberty. 
C)  the epiphyseal stage. 
D)  the growth spurt. 
A)  menopause. 
B)  puberty. 
C)  the epiphyseal stage. 
D)  the growth spurt.

Question 19

The time from early adolescence into young adulthood is crucial for ensuring adequate dietary calcium intake to maximize peak bone density.How much calcium do teens need daily? How can teens be encouraged to consume adequate dietary calcium? What future health risk is associated with long-term inadequate calcium intake?

Accepted Answer

The time from early adolescence into you

Question 20

The energy needs of older adults are higher than those of younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Among adolescents,smoking can

Which of the following statements regarding supplements for elderly individuals is TRUE?

The RDA for protein for adolescents is

Girls gain more body fat through adolescence than do boys.

Which of the following is NOT a physiological change that typically occurs as a person ages?

Which of the following is associated with the premature closure of the epiphyseal plate?

Janie is three years old.What serving size of mashed pinto beans would you recommend for her?

Calcium supplements decrease the absorption of antibiotics and reduce their effectiveness.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to chronic dehydration in elderly individuals?

Which of the following snacks is appropriate for toddlers?

As compared to infancy,growth rates increase during the toddler years.

Which of the following is an appropriate treatment for adolescent acne?

Which of the following would NOT minimize the risk of dental caries?

Some studies have found a reduced risk for acne among people consuming

Which of the following is TRUE about federally funded school lunch programs in the United States?

Eating disorders do not occur in adolescent boys.

Compare the benefits and risks of feeding a vegan diet to a young child.

The period of life when secondary sex characteristics develop and people are able to reproduce is called

The energy needs of older adults are higher than those of younger adults.

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