Question 1

The cartilage that is located at the end of long bones that closes when growth ceases is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  cortical plate. 
B)  trabecular plate. 
C)  osteoid plate. 
D)  epiphyseal plate. 
A)  cortical plate. 
B)  trabecular plate. 
C)  osteoid plate. 
D)  epiphyseal plate.

Question 2

Reduced-fat milk should not be given to children until the age of 2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

During adolescence,girls and boys gain an average of

Accepted Answer

A)  5 and 15 pounds, respectively. 
B)  15 and 25 pounds, respectively. 
C)  25 and 35 pounds, respectively. 
D)  35 and 45 pounds, respectively. 
A)  5 and 15 pounds, respectively. 
B)  15 and 25 pounds, respectively. 
C)  25 and 35 pounds, respectively. 
D)  35 and 45 pounds, respectively.

Question 4

Identify the level of protein intake that some nutrition researchers are advocating for older adults and explain the important roles of adequate protein in this population group.

Accepted Answer

Some nutrition researchers are advocatin

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate weight control recommendation for an overweight 11-year-old?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise for at least one hour a day. 
B)  Engage in noncompetitive physical activities. 
C)  Limit access to sugary drinks. 
D)  Place the child on a medically approved very low-energy diet. 
A)  Exercise for at least one hour a day. 
B)  Engage in noncompetitive physical activities. 
C)  Limit access to sugary drinks. 
D)  Place the child on a medically approved very low-energy diet.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about pediatric obesity is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 45% of obese children maintain their higher weight as adults. 
B)  Because early intervention is not typically effective against pediatric obesity, pediatricians recommend delaying intervention until early to mid-adolescence. 
C)  About 17% of U.S. children and adolescents age 2 to 19 years are classified as obese. 
D)  The prevalence of class 1, 2, and 3 obesity has declined modestly over the past decade. 
A)  About 45% of obese children maintain their higher weight as adults. 
B)  Because early intervention is not typically effective against pediatric obesity, pediatricians recommend delaying intervention until early to mid-adolescence. 
C)  About 17% of U.S. children and adolescents age 2 to 19 years are classified as obese. 
D)  The prevalence of class 1, 2, and 3 obesity has declined modestly over the past decade.

Question 7

By following federal standards,school meals improve

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A)  improve the quality of foods available to children. 
B)  improve children's food choices. 
C)  improve children's diet. 
D)  improve children's overall health. 
A)  improve the quality of foods available to children. 
B)  improve children's food choices. 
C)  improve children's diet. 
D)  improve children's overall health.

Question 8

Recent data from the CDC indicates that over half of the "young elderly" report participating in a regular program of vigorous activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the high iron needs of adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscle mass increases in boys. 
B)  Blood volume increases in boys. 
C)  Iron, in girls, is lost because of menstruation. 
D)  The body's iron utilization slows. 
A)  Muscle mass increases in boys. 
B)  Blood volume increases in boys. 
C)  Iron, in girls, is lost because of menstruation. 
D)  The body's iron utilization slows.

Question 10

What nutrient is added to municipal water supplies to promote healthy tooth formation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Gerontologists coined the term "nine Ds" for the factors that most commonly contribute to age-related dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A reduced secretion of hydrochloric acid often seen in older adults can result in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced absorption of calcium. 
B)  increased absorption of vitamin C. 
C)  reduced absorption of potassium. 
D)  increased absorption of vitamin B₁₂. 
A)  reduced absorption of calcium. 
B)  increased absorption of vitamin C. 
C)  reduced absorption of potassium. 
D)  increased absorption of vitamin B₁₂.

Question 13

According to the MyPlate Daily Food Plan,preschoolers age 4 and 5 need about

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 cup of fruits per day. 
B)  1 cup of dairy per day. 
C)  1-1/2 to 2 cups of vegetables per day. 
D)  8 ounces of protein per day. 
A)  1/2 cup of fruits per day. 
B)  1 cup of dairy per day. 
C)  1-1/2 to 2 cups of vegetables per day. 
D)  8 ounces of protein per day.

Question 14

Multivitamin/mineral supplements should never be given to toddlers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Because they are still growing and developing,children need to consume a diet providing at least what percentage of total energy from fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% of total energy 
B)  25% of total energy 
C)  35% of total energy 
D)  45% of total energy 
A)  15% of total energy 
B)  25% of total energy 
C)  35% of total energy 
D)  45% of total energy

Question 17

An adolescent's need for vitamin A can be met by consuming 5 or more servings of dark green,orange,and yellow fruits and vegetables a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the decline in salivary production in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction in taste perception 
B)  increased perception of salty and bitter tastes 
C)  increase in tooth decay 
D)  increased difficulty swallowing 
A)  reduction in taste perception 
B)  increased perception of salty and bitter tastes 
C)  increase in tooth decay 
D)  increased difficulty swallowing

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to help toddlers develop healthy eating habits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prepare and serve foods in fun ways. 
B)  Provide small portion sizes. 
C)  Reward meal completion with dessert. 
D)  Include toddlers in food shopping and preparation. 
A)  Prepare and serve foods in fun ways. 
B)  Provide small portion sizes. 
C)  Reward meal completion with dessert. 
D)  Include toddlers in food shopping and preparation.

Question 20

In older adults,which of the following is a mineral important to a healthy immune system and wound healing?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  zinc 
A)  calcium 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  zinc

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

The cartilage that is located at the end of long bones that closes when growth ceases is called the

Reduced-fat milk should not be given to children until the age of 2.

During adolescence,girls and boys gain an average of

Identify the level of protein intake that some nutrition researchers are advocating for older adults and explain the important roles of adequate protein in this population group.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate weight control recommendation for an overweight 11-year-old?

Which of the following statements about pediatric obesity is TRUE?

By following federal standards,school meals improve

Recent data from the CDC indicates that over half of the "young elderly" report participating in a regular program of vigorous activity.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the high iron needs of adolescents?

What nutrient is added to municipal water supplies to promote healthy tooth formation?

Gerontologists coined the term "nine Ds" for the factors that most commonly contribute to age-related dementia.

A reduced secretion of hydrochloric acid often seen in older adults can result in a(n)

According to the MyPlate Daily Food Plan,preschoolers age 4 and 5 need about

Multivitamin/mineral supplements should never be given to toddlers.

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

Because they are still growing and developing,children need to consume a diet providing at least what percentage of total energy from fat?

An adolescent's need for vitamin A can be met by consuming 5 or more servings of dark green,orange,and yellow fruits and vegetables a day.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the decline in salivary production in older adults?

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to help toddlers develop healthy eating habits?

In older adults,which of the following is a mineral important to a healthy immune system and wound healing?

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