Question 1

Which of the following foods should not be given to young children (< 1 yr)because of the risk of choking?

Accepted Answer

A) Carrots 
B) Hot dogs 
C) Grapes 
D) All of these should be avoided. 
A) Carrots 
B) Hot dogs 
C) Grapes 
D) All of these should be avoided. D

Question 2

A 1-year-old child requires __________ protein per kilogram of body weight than a 5- year-old child.

Accepted Answer

A) less 
B) about the same amount of 
C) more 
D) This requirement is based on size but not age 
A) less 
B) about the same amount of 
C) more 
D) This requirement is based on size but not age C

Question 3

The period during which an individual undergoes physical changes that result in sexual maturity is called:

Accepted Answer

A) senescence. 
B) puberty. 
C) menopause. 
D) menarche. 
A) senescence. 
B) puberty. 
C) menopause. 
D) menarche. B

Question 4

Food allergies:

Accepted Answer

A) are more common in breastfed babies than formula fed babies. 
B) can result when incompletely digested proteins are absorbed through the intestine and enters the lymph and/or bloodstream. 
C) tend to be more common in older children than in infants. 
D) are not serious unless they occur in children over the age of 6. 
A) are more common in breastfed babies than formula fed babies. 
B) can result when incompletely digested proteins are absorbed through the intestine and enters the lymph and/or bloodstream. 
C) tend to be more common in older children than in infants. 
D) are not serious unless they occur in children over the age of 6.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding iron in young children is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Children between 4 and 8-years-of-age need more iron than adult men. 
B) Milk is an excellent source of iron. 
C) Iron supplements may be prescribed for anemia. 
D) Iron deficiency can cause learning deficits and lower resistance to infection. 
A) Children between 4 and 8-years-of-age need more iron than adult men. 
B) Milk is an excellent source of iron. 
C) Iron supplements may be prescribed for anemia. 
D) Iron deficiency can cause learning deficits and lower resistance to infection.

Question 6

Which of the following is TRUE regarding attention deficit hyperactive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an example of a food intolerance. 
B) It is caused by excess sugar in the diet. 
C) It is a type of food allergy. 
D) It is characterized by a short attention span and a high level of activity. 
A) It is an example of a food intolerance. 
B) It is caused by excess sugar in the diet. 
C) It is a type of food allergy. 
D) It is characterized by a short attention span and a high level of activity.

Question 7

Over the last 25 years child and adolescent obesity rates have:

Accepted Answer

A) increased to ~32%. 
B) increased to ~17%. 
C) declined. 
D) stayed the same. 
A) increased to ~32%. 
B) increased to ~17%. 
C) declined. 
D) stayed the same.

Question 8

Dietary supplements containing added ___________ have a high potential for toxicity in children.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What growth parameters are used to assess nutritional status in children? How do these parameters change in response to inadequate energy intake?

Accepted Answer

Growth parameters used to assess nutriti

Question 10

Iron requirements increase during adolescence because of the:

Accepted Answer

A) expansion of blood volume and increase in muscle mass. 
B) increases in length and mass of major bones in the legs and arms. 
C) development of the immune system. 
D) decreased ability to store iron. 
A) expansion of blood volume and increase in muscle mass. 
B) increases in length and mass of major bones in the legs and arms. 
C) development of the immune system. 
D) decreased ability to store iron.

Question 11

As children grow,their energy and protein requirements per unit of body weight:

Accepted Answer

A) increase. 
B) decrease. 
C) stays about the same. 
D) This requirement is independent of growth. 
A) increase. 
B) decrease. 
C) stays about the same. 
D) This requirement is independent of growth.

Question 12

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Sugar consumption is the most common cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. 
B) Sugar is a common food allergen. 
C) High sugar diet contributes to dental caries. 
D) All of these are true statements. 
A) Sugar consumption is the most common cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. 
B) Sugar is a common food allergen. 
C) High sugar diet contributes to dental caries. 
D) All of these are true statements.

Question 13

Young infants are at increased risk of developing allergies as compared to older children because:

Accepted Answer

A) they are unable to produce adequate amounts of digestive enzymes. 
B) the kidneys have not matured and they are unable to hydrolyze proteins. 
C) the lining of the intestine is more permeable to large molecules. 
D) their stomach is structured differently,allowing more undigested nutrients to be absorbed through the gastric wall. 
A) they are unable to produce adequate amounts of digestive enzymes. 
B) the kidneys have not matured and they are unable to hydrolyze proteins. 
C) the lining of the intestine is more permeable to large molecules. 
D) their stomach is structured differently,allowing more undigested nutrients to be absorbed through the gastric wall.

Question 14

Summarize the current guidelines and recommendations for the treatment of childhood obesity?

Accepted Answer

The current guidelines and recommendatio

Question 15

Consuming adequate __________ can help to decrease dental caries.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) zinc 
D) fluoride 
A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) zinc 
D) fluoride

Question 16

Lead accumulates in all of the following organs EXCEPT the:

Accepted Answer

A) bones. 
B) stomach. 
C) brain. 
D) kidneys. 
A) bones. 
B) stomach. 
C) brain. 
D) kidneys.

Question 17

What are limitations associated with growth charts in terms of assessing growth (weight and height)in children?

Accepted Answer

There are several limitations associated

Question 18

Which food is most appropriate for a 5-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole cow's milk 
B) Iron-fortified infant rice cereal 
C) Raw carrots 
D) Eggs 
A) Whole cow's milk 
B) Iron-fortified infant rice cereal 
C) Raw carrots 
D) Eggs

Question 19

A popular dietary supplement taken by adolescent athletes to improve performance is:

Accepted Answer

A) creatine. 
B) omega-3 fatty acids. 
C) ginkgo biloba. 
D) isoflavones. 
A) creatine. 
B) omega-3 fatty acids. 
C) ginkgo biloba. 
D) isoflavones.

Question 20

Type 2 diabetes typically is a condition that affects primarily adults.What changes/factors in the U.S.have contributed to the rise in type 2 diabetes among America's youth? What preventative measures can be taken?

Accepted Answer

There are several changes and factors in

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Which of the following foods should not be given to young children (< 1 yr)because of the risk of choking?

A 1-year-old child requires __________ protein per kilogram of body weight than a 5- year-old child.

The period during which an individual undergoes physical changes that result in sexual maturity is called:

Food allergies:

Which of the following statements regarding iron in young children is FALSE?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding attention deficit hyperactive disorder?

Over the last 25 years child and adolescent obesity rates have:

Dietary supplements containing added ___________ have a high potential for toxicity in children.

What growth parameters are used to assess nutritional status in children? How do these parameters change in response to inadequate energy intake?

Iron requirements increase during adolescence because of the:

As children grow,their energy and protein requirements per unit of body weight:

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

Young infants are at increased risk of developing allergies as compared to older children because:

Summarize the current guidelines and recommendations for the treatment of childhood obesity?

Consuming adequate __________ can help to decrease dental caries.

Lead accumulates in all of the following organs EXCEPT the:

What are limitations associated with growth charts in terms of assessing growth (weight and height)in children?

Which food is most appropriate for a 5-month-old infant?

A popular dietary supplement taken by adolescent athletes to improve performance is:

Type 2 diabetes typically is a condition that affects primarily adults.What changes/factors in the U.S.have contributed to the rise in type 2 diabetes among America's youth? What preventative measures can be taken?

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Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

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Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

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World Hunger and Malnutrition

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