Question 1

Because of iron loss during menstruation,adolescent girls require more iron than do adolescent boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that children be very active for at LEAST

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes a day. 
B)  30 minutes a day. 
C)  1 hour a day. 
D)  2 hours a day. 
A)  15 minutes a day. 
B)  30 minutes a day. 
C)  1 hour a day. 
D)  2 hours a day.

Question 3

Describe the typical eating habits of toddlers and suggest how parents can foster healthful eating habits during this time.

Accepted Answer

Toddlers typically have erratic eating h

Question 4

The adolescent growth spurt starts earlier in boys than in girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Childhood overweight and obesity are defined by determining a child's fat composition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Added to municipal water supplies or taken as a supplement,chlorine will help prevent the development of dental caries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An elevated level of blood sodium is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hyponatremia. 
B)  hypernatremia. 
C)  hypokalemia. 
D)  hyperkalemia. 
A)  hyponatremia. 
B)  hypernatremia. 
C)  hypokalemia. 
D)  hyperkalemia.

Question 8

About how many American children experience food insecurity and hunger?

Accepted Answer

A)  60,000 
B)  600,000 
C)  1.6 million 
D)  16 million 
A)  60,000 
B)  600,000 
C)  1.6 million 
D)  16 million

Question 9

Growth acceleration in adolescence is primarily driven by

Accepted Answer

A)  increased physical activity. 
B)  increased energy intake. 
C)  hormonal changes. 
D)  changes in muscle composition. 
A)  increased physical activity. 
B)  increased energy intake. 
C)  hormonal changes. 
D)  changes in muscle composition.

Question 10

The nutrient needs of young boys and girls do not differ until about the age of 8 or 9 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Inadequate consumption of which of the following causes the most common nutrient deficiency in young children?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT usually a strong influence on adolescent food patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  peers 
B)  personal food preferences 
C)  parents 
D)  their own sense of what foods comprise a healthful, adequate diet 
A)  peers 
B)  personal food preferences 
C)  parents 
D)  their own sense of what foods comprise a healthful, adequate diet

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

Because of iron loss during menstruation,adolescent girls require more iron than do adolescent boys.

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that children be very active for at LEAST

Describe the typical eating habits of toddlers and suggest how parents can foster healthful eating habits during this time.

The adolescent growth spurt starts earlier in boys than in girls.

Childhood overweight and obesity are defined by determining a child's fat composition.

Added to municipal water supplies or taken as a supplement,chlorine will help prevent the development of dental caries.

An elevated level of blood sodium is called

About how many American children experience food insecurity and hunger?

Growth acceleration in adolescence is primarily driven by

The nutrient needs of young boys and girls do not differ until about the age of 8 or 9 years.

Inadequate consumption of which of the following causes the most common nutrient deficiency in young children?

Which of the following is NOT usually a strong influence on adolescent food patterns?

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Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Essential to Key Body Functions

Nutrients Essential to Healthy Tissues

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety and Technology: Protecting Our Food

Food Equity,Sustainability,and Quality: The Challenge of Good Food

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New Frontiers in Nutrition and Health

Healthful Eating Patterns

Disorders Related to Specific Foods

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Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

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Cancer

Osteoporosis

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Disorders Related to Body Image, Eating, and Exercise

The Safety and Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements

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