Question 1

Serving new foods in a calm,supportive setting can help children to accept new foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Adding too much water to infant formula can be dangerous to the infant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

According to present day growth charts,an infant will double its birth weight at about ________ months of age and will triple its birth weight at about ________ months.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 to 6; 12 
B)  2 to 3; 6 
C)  10; 12 to 18 
D)  12; 18 
A)  4 to 6; 12 
B)  2 to 3; 6 
C)  10; 12 to 18 
D)  12; 18

Question 7

Which of these foods pose a choking hazard for infants and children?

Accepted Answer

A)  popcorn 
B)  peanut butter 
C)  nuts 
D)  grapes 
E)  All of these foods pose choking hazards. 
A)  popcorn 
B)  peanut butter 
C)  nuts 
D)  grapes 
E)  All of these foods pose choking hazards.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

About how much protein should an 18-pound (i.e.,8.2kg),10-month-old baby consume each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 grams 
B)  24 grams 
C)  12 grams 
D)  32 grams 
A)  8 grams 
B)  24 grams 
C)  12 grams 
D)  32 grams

Question 10

An infant may suffer from water intoxication when

Accepted Answer

A)  fed water instead of formula. 
B)  the weather is hot. 
C)  infant formula powder is underdiluted. 
D)  the infant has a fever. 
A)  fed water instead of formula. 
B)  the weather is hot. 
C)  infant formula powder is underdiluted. 
D)  the infant has a fever.

Question 11

The transition from childhood to adulthood is called puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing. The child loves it. 
B)  Sugar bathes the teeth, bacteria grow, acids are produced from sugar, and acids dissolve tooth enamel. 
C)  It is best for an infant to be held when drinking from a bottle for the sense of security that it provides. 
D)  Often, the contents of the bottle spoil, which can lead to gastrointestinal upsets. 
A)  Nothing. The child loves it. 
B)  Sugar bathes the teeth, bacteria grow, acids are produced from sugar, and acids dissolve tooth enamel. 
C)  It is best for an infant to be held when drinking from a bottle for the sense of security that it provides. 
D)  Often, the contents of the bottle spoil, which can lead to gastrointestinal upsets.

Question 13

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The major protein in human milk is

Accepted Answer

A)  casein. 
B)  lactalbumin. 
C)  lactoferrin. 
D)  bifidus factor. 
A)  casein. 
B)  lactalbumin. 
C)  lactoferrin. 
D)  bifidus factor.

Question 18

By the age of _____ years,body water levels are similar to those of adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 3 
B)  5 to 6 
C)  8 to 9 
D)  11 to 13 
A)  2 to 3 
B)  5 to 6 
C)  8 to 9 
D)  11 to 13

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  one-third 
B)  half 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  four-fifths 
A)  one-third 
B)  half 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  four-fifths

Question 20

When is an infant likely to need supplemental water?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the infant has a fever 
B)  When the infant has diarrhea 
C)  When the weather is hot 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
E)  None of these choices are correct; an infant never needs supplemental water. 
A)  When the infant has a fever 
B)  When the infant has diarrhea 
C)  When the weather is hot 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
E)  None of these choices are correct; an infant never needs supplemental water.

Serving new foods in a calm,supportive setting can help children to accept new foods.

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

Adding too much water to infant formula can be dangerous to the infant.

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

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

According to present day growth charts,an infant will double its birth weight at about months of age and will triple its birth weight at about months.

Which of these foods pose a choking hazard for infants and children?

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

About how much protein should an 18-pound (i.e.,8.2kg),10-month-old baby consume each day?

An infant may suffer from water intoxication when

The transition from childhood to adulthood is called puberty.

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

Menarche is

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

Which foods are NOT likely to appeal to preschool children?

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

The major protein in human milk is

By the age of _____ years,body water levels are similar to those of adults.

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

When is an infant likely to need supplemental water?

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Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

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Exam 17: Nutrition During the Growing Years

Serving new foods in a calm,supportive setting can help children to accept new foods.

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

Adding too much water to infant formula can be dangerous to the infant.

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

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

According to present day growth charts,an infant will double its birth weight at about ________ months of age and will triple its birth weight at about ________ months.

Which of these foods pose a choking hazard for infants and children?

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

About how much protein should an 18-pound (i.e.,8.2kg),10-month-old baby consume each day?

An infant may suffer from water intoxication when

The transition from childhood to adulthood is called puberty.

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

Menarche is

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

Which foods are NOT likely to appeal to preschool children?

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

The major protein in human milk is

By the age of _____ years,body water levels are similar to those of adults.

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

When is an infant likely to need supplemental water?

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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According to present day growth charts,an infant will double its birth weight at about months of age and will triple its birth weight at about months.