Exam 17: Nutrition During the Growing Years

A female who becomes pregnant within 2 years of menarche is at a higher nutritional risk than one who becomes pregnant later.

The protein needs of an infant are about ___ as much per pound of body weight as adults.

Babies with colic should not be breastfed.

Children with autism frequently have unusual eating behaviors.

An appropriate serving size of carrots for a 3-year-old is ________.

Instead of a double cheeseburger from a fast food restaurant for lunch, the hungry adolescent could make a healthier choice by choosing ____ instead.

Acne is strongly linked with intake of fatty foods like pizza and chocolate.

The primary carbohydrate in the diet of most infants is ________.

Which is NOT a common mealtime challenge with preschoolers?

When adolescence ends, both males have females weigh _____% more than when they entered this life stage.

To help children keep their weight under control, they should receive no more than 3 meals daily.

Which cereal is least likely to cause allergies in infants?

During the first year of life, the infant increases in length by ________% over what it was at birth.

When adolescence ends, males have ____ as much body fat as females.

"Catch up" growth is possible after the epiphyses have closed.

What is wrong with giving juice in a bottle or propping up a bottle of formula for the child to drink at bedtime?

Typical signs of dehydration in an infant are ________.

When is an infant likely to need supplemental water?

Introducing solid foods to an infant's diet before the infant needs them can ________.

What is the recommended treatment for childhood obesity?