Question 1

What percent of calories should total fat make up in an infant's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) 20% or less 
B) 20 to 30% 
C) 40 to 55% 
D) 50 to 75% 
A) 20% or less 
B) 20 to 30% 
C) 40 to 55% 
D) 50 to 75%

Question 2

Substance use can negatively affect teenagers' diets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which is a good indicator of recent nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A) Stature-for-age 
B) BMI-for-age 
C) Head circumference-for-age 
D) All of these are good indicators of recent nutritional status 
A) Stature-for-age 
B) BMI-for-age 
C) Head circumference-for-age 
D) All of these are good indicators of recent nutritional status

Question 4

In children, gastroesophageal reflux is most common after age 2 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If human milk or infant formula are not available, ____ can provide a safe, nutritious alternative for infants.

Accepted Answer

A) sweetened condensed milk 
B) soy drinks 
C) evaporated milk 
D) All of these are healthy alternatives to human milk or infant formula 
E) None of these are healthy alternatives to human milk or infant formula 
A) sweetened condensed milk 
B) soy drinks 
C) evaporated milk 
D) All of these are healthy alternatives to human milk or infant formula 
E) None of these are healthy alternatives to human milk or infant formula

Question 6

Iron deficiency anemia is most likely to occur ________.

Accepted Answer

A) between birth and age 3 months 
B) between the ages of 12 and 24 months 
C) between the ages of 3 to 5 years 
D) after the child starts school 
A) between birth and age 3 months 
B) between the ages of 12 and 24 months 
C) between the ages of 3 to 5 years 
D) after the child starts school

Question 7

The high metabolic rate of infants results from ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the large surface area of its body 
B) the calories needed to digest food 
C) the physical activity of the infant 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) the large surface area of its body 
B) the calories needed to digest food 
C) the physical activity of the infant 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 8

An appropriate serving size of ground beef for a 5-year-old is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 tablespoons 
B) 1/4 cup 
C) 1/2 cup 
D) 1 cup 
A) 5 tablespoons 
B) 1/4 cup 
C) 1/2 cup 
D) 1 cup

Question 9

Which protein in human milk increases iron absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Casein 
B) Lactalbumin 
C) Lactoferrin 
D) Bifidus factor 
A) Casein 
B) Lactalbumin 
C) Lactoferrin 
D) Bifidus factor

Question 10

Over time, measurements of height, weight, and head circumference ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are used to assess an infant's growth and development 
B) are used to compare an infant's growth to others of the same age and gender 
C) are used by pediatricians to look for health problems 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) are used to assess an infant's growth and development 
B) are used to compare an infant's growth to others of the same age and gender 
C) are used by pediatricians to look for health problems 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 11

Infants and children who do not grow at the expected rate for several months are more than likely experiencing ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Epiphyseal growth 
B) Failure to thrive 
C) Physical depression 
D) Poor socialization 
A) Epiphyseal growth 
B) Failure to thrive 
C) Physical depression 
D) Poor socialization

Question 12

The transition from childhood to adulthood is called puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Juices should be served to infants in a bottle until the child is at least 12 months old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When serving a food for the first time to an infant, ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the food should be a single-ingredient (not mixed) food item 
B) wait several days before serving another new food 
C) expect the baby to eat only a few bites 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) the food should be a single-ingredient (not mixed) food item 
B) wait several days before serving another new food 
C) expect the baby to eat only a few bites 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 15

Which food on this list is NOT appropriate for an infant less than one year old?

Accepted Answer

A) egg yolk 
B) honey 
C) orange juice 
D) cooked and strained vegetables 
A) egg yolk 
B) honey 
C) orange juice 
D) cooked and strained vegetables

Question 16

What do preschool children like to eat?

Accepted Answer

A) Familiar foods 
B) Foods served at comfortable temperatures 
C) Mild flavors 
D) Crisp-textured foods 
E) All of these choices are accurate 
A) Familiar foods 
B) Foods served at comfortable temperatures 
C) Mild flavors 
D) Crisp-textured foods 
E) All of these choices are accurate

Question 17

Except for pregnancy and lactation, the total quantities of nutrients and calories needed during ____ are greater than any other stage of the life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) infancy 
B) childhood 
C) adolescence 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) infancy 
B) childhood 
C) adolescence 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 18

Throughout the adolescent years, both males and females gain about ____% of their adult height.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 15 
C) 25 
D) 35 
A) 5 
B) 15 
C) 25 
D) 35

Question 19

The time to introduce solid foods to an infant's diet depends on his or her ________.

Accepted Answer

A) nutritional needs 
B) physiological capabilities 
C) physical abilities 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) nutritional needs 
B) physiological capabilities 
C) physical abilities 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 20

To get a child to try a new food, ________.

Accepted Answer

A) offer food rewards, such as a favorite dessert 
B) add sugar or butter to the food 
C) employ the "one bite" rule 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) offer food rewards, such as a favorite dessert 
B) add sugar or butter to the food 
C) employ the "one bite" rule 
D) All of these choices are accurate

What percent of calories should total fat make up in an infant's diet?

Substance use can negatively affect teenagers' diets.

Which is a good indicator of recent nutritional status?

In children, gastroesophageal reflux is most common after age 2 years.

If human milk or infant formula are not available, ____ can provide a safe, nutritious alternative for infants.

Iron deficiency anemia is most likely to occur ________.

The high metabolic rate of infants results from ________.

An appropriate serving size of ground beef for a 5-year-old is ________.

Which protein in human milk increases iron absorption?

Over time, measurements of height, weight, and head circumference ________.

Infants and children who do not grow at the expected rate for several months are more than likely experiencing ________.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is called puberty.

Juices should be served to infants in a bottle until the child is at least 12 months old.

When serving a food for the first time to an infant, ________.

Which food on this list is NOT appropriate for an infant less than one year old?

What do preschool children like to eat?

Except for pregnancy and lactation, the total quantities of nutrients and calories needed during ____ are greater than any other stage of the life cycle.

Throughout the adolescent years, both males and females gain about ____% of their adult height.

The time to introduce solid foods to an infant's diet depends on his or her ________.

To get a child to try a new food, ________.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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Exam 17: Nutrition During the Growing Years

What percent of calories should total fat make up in an infant's diet?

Substance use can negatively affect teenagers' diets.

Which is a good indicator of recent nutritional status?

In children, gastroesophageal reflux is most common after age 2 years.

If human milk or infant formula are not available, ____ can provide a safe, nutritious alternative for infants.

Iron deficiency anemia is most likely to occur ________.

The high metabolic rate of infants results from ________.

An appropriate serving size of ground beef for a 5-year-old is ________.

Which protein in human milk increases iron absorption?

Over time, measurements of height, weight, and head circumference ________.

Infants and children who do not grow at the expected rate for several months are more than likely experiencing ________.

The transition from childhood to adulthood is called puberty.

Juices should be served to infants in a bottle until the child is at least 12 months old.

When serving a food for the first time to an infant, ________.

Which food on this list is NOT appropriate for an infant less than one year old?

What do preschool children like to eat?

Except for pregnancy and lactation, the total quantities of nutrients and calories needed during ____ are greater than any other stage of the life cycle.

Throughout the adolescent years, both males and females gain about ____% of their adult height.

The time to introduce solid foods to an infant's diet depends on his or her ________.

To get a child to try a new food, ________.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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