Question 1

Which is a good indicator of long-term 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 2

Children who experience constipation usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A) drink too much water 
B) drink too much milk 
C) eat too many snacks 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) drink too much water 
B) drink too much milk 
C) eat too many snacks 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 3

A child is considered underweight when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) BMI-for-age drops below the 25th percentile 
B) weight-for-age drops below the 10th percentile 
C) BMI-for-age drops below the 5th percentile 
D) stature-for-age drops below the 25th percentile and weight-for-age drops below the 10th percentile 
A) BMI-for-age drops below the 25th percentile 
B) weight-for-age drops below the 10th percentile 
C) BMI-for-age drops below the 5th percentile 
D) stature-for-age drops below the 25th percentile and weight-for-age drops below the 10th percentile

Question 4

To help children develop good nutritional habits, ________.

Accepted Answer

A) limit the number of new foods they are offered 
B) let children make some choices about the food they eat 
C) serve new foods at the end of the meal when the child is not hungry 
D) be certain children finish all the food they are served 
A) limit the number of new foods they are offered 
B) let children make some choices about the food they eat 
C) serve new foods at the end of the meal when the child is not hungry 
D) be certain children finish all the food they are served

Question 5

By age 1 year, the calories provided from human milk or formula should be ____ the calories provided by solid food.

Accepted Answer

A) twice as high as 
B) equal to 
C) half as many as 
D) one-third as high as 
A) twice as high as 
B) equal to 
C) half as many as 
D) one-third as high as

Question 6

It is best to avoid serving cow's milk until the infant reaches the age of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 6 months 
B) 10 months 
C) 12 months 
D) 18 months 
A) 6 months 
B) 10 months 
C) 12 months 
D) 18 months

Question 7

Which is NOT true about the fat in human milk?

Accepted Answer

A) The type of fatty acids in human milk depends on the mother's diet. 
B) The fats in human milk are provided by the mother's diet and are synthesized in the breast. 
C) Human milk is low in cholesterol and linoleic acid. 
D) Human milk contains omega-3 fatty acids to support brain and eye development. 
A) The type of fatty acids in human milk depends on the mother's diet. 
B) The fats in human milk are provided by the mother's diet and are synthesized in the breast. 
C) Human milk is low in cholesterol and linoleic acid. 
D) Human milk contains omega-3 fatty acids to support brain and eye development.

Question 8

A baby that sleeps with a bottle filled with formula has an increased risk for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ear infections 
B) diarrhea 
C) allergies 
D) colic 
A) ear infections 
B) diarrhea 
C) allergies 
D) colic

Question 9

Which foods are NOT likely to appeal to preschool children?

Accepted Answer

A) beef stew 
B) tuna casserole 
C) spicy chicken 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) beef stew 
B) tuna casserole 
C) spicy chicken 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 10

The physical changes of adolescence can cause teens to be dissatisfied with their bodies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Changes in height and weight in children are used to indicate ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the effectiveness of the caregiver 
B) long-term effects of nutrition 
C) energy intake 
D) the child's genetic potential for development 
A) the effectiveness of the caregiver 
B) long-term effects of nutrition 
C) energy intake 
D) the child's genetic potential for development

Question 12

The growth percentile curve a child follows depends ONLY on their genetic potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An advantage to infants of being breastfed is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) reduced risk for food allergies 
B) enhanced visual acuity and learning ability 
C) reduced risk for crooked teeth 
D) reduced risk for diarrhea 
E) All of these are advantages of breastfeeding for the infant 
A) reduced risk for food allergies 
B) enhanced visual acuity and learning ability 
C) reduced risk for crooked teeth 
D) reduced risk for diarrhea 
E) All of these are advantages of breastfeeding for the infant

Question 14

What are the causes of failure to thrive?

Accepted Answer

A) Physical problems 
B) Poor infant-parent interactions 
C) Inborn errors of metabolism 
D) All of these choices are correct 
E) None of these choices are correct 
A) Physical problems 
B) Poor infant-parent interactions 
C) Inborn errors of metabolism 
D) All of these choices are correct 
E) None of these choices are correct

Question 15

Infant iron stores are exhausted by _________ of age and need to be replaced by their diet.

Accepted Answer

A) 0 to 2 months 
B) 4 to 6 months 
C) 7 to 8 months 
D) 10 to 12 months 
A) 0 to 2 months 
B) 4 to 6 months 
C) 7 to 8 months 
D) 10 to 12 months

Question 16

Bribing children to eat a new food is a good way to help them discover new foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which is NOT a sign that an infant may be ready for solid foods?

Accepted Answer

A) The infant can sit alone with support. 
B) The extrusion reflex is strong. 
C) The infant can make a chewing motion. 
D) The infant demands to be fed 8 to 10 times daily. 
A) The infant can sit alone with support. 
B) The extrusion reflex is strong. 
C) The infant can make a chewing motion. 
D) The infant demands to be fed 8 to 10 times daily.

Question 18

When are many babies ready for finger foods?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 months of age 
B) 6 months of age 
C) 8 months of age 
D) 9 months of age 
A) 3 months of age 
B) 6 months of age 
C) 8 months of age 
D) 9 months of age

Question 19

Compared to foremilk, hind milk has ________.

Accepted Answer

A) more fat 
B) more protein 
C) fewer calories 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) more fat 
B) more protein 
C) fewer calories 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 20

Menarche is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cell division 
B) cell growth 
C) the onset of menses 
D) the excretion of lipids, waxes, and triglycerides 
E) excessive restlessness 
A) cell division 
B) cell growth 
C) the onset of menses 
D) the excretion of lipids, waxes, and triglycerides 
E) excessive restlessness

Which is a good indicator of long-term nutritional status?

Children who experience constipation usually ________.

A child is considered underweight when ________.

To help children develop good nutritional habits, ________.

By age 1 year, the calories provided from human milk or formula should be ____ the calories provided by solid food.

It is best to avoid serving cow's milk until the infant reaches the age of ________.

Which is NOT true about the fat in human milk?

A baby that sleeps with a bottle filled with formula has an increased risk for ________.

Which foods are NOT likely to appeal to preschool children?

The physical changes of adolescence can cause teens to be dissatisfied with their bodies.

Changes in height and weight in children are used to indicate ________.

The growth percentile curve a child follows depends ONLY on their genetic potential.

An advantage to infants of being breastfed is ________.

What are the causes of failure to thrive?

Infant iron stores are exhausted by _________ of age and need to be replaced by their diet.

Bribing children to eat a new food is a good way to help them discover new foods.

Which is NOT a sign that an infant may be ready for solid foods?

When are many babies ready for finger foods?

Compared to foremilk, hind milk has ________.

Menarche is ________.

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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Exam 17: Nutrition During the Growing Years

Which is a good indicator of long-term nutritional status?

Children who experience constipation usually ________.

A child is considered underweight when ________.

To help children develop good nutritional habits, ________.

By age 1 year, the calories provided from human milk or formula should be ____ the calories provided by solid food.

It is best to avoid serving cow's milk until the infant reaches the age of ________.

Which is NOT true about the fat in human milk?

A baby that sleeps with a bottle filled with formula has an increased risk for ________.

Which foods are NOT likely to appeal to preschool children?

The physical changes of adolescence can cause teens to be dissatisfied with their bodies.

Changes in height and weight in children are used to indicate ________.

The growth percentile curve a child follows depends ONLY on their genetic potential.

An advantage to infants of being breastfed is ________.

What are the causes of failure to thrive?

Infant iron stores are exhausted by _________ of age and need to be replaced by their diet.

Bribing children to eat a new food is a good way to help them discover new foods.

Which is NOT a sign that an infant may be ready for solid foods?

When are many babies ready for finger foods?

Compared to foremilk, hind milk has ________.

Menarche is ________.

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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