Question 1

An "elimination diet" can be used to detect:

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A) foods that children like and dislike. 
B) foods that cause weight gain in children. 
C) the cause of a food allergy. 
D) foods that cause children to wake up during the night. 
A) foods that children like and dislike. 
B) foods that cause weight gain in children. 
C) the cause of a food allergy. 
D) foods that cause children to wake up during the night.

Question 2

A food jag is:

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A) when a child begins to consume new foods regularly. 
B) a contaminant found in some processed foods. 
C) an allergic reaction. 
D) a period when a child will eat only one food and nothing else. 
A) when a child begins to consume new foods regularly. 
B) a contaminant found in some processed foods. 
C) an allergic reaction. 
D) a period when a child will eat only one food and nothing else.

Question 3

Differentiate between a food intolerance and a food allergy.

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The answer of Differentiate between a food intolerance and a...

Question 4

Which statement about type 2 diabetes is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Type 2 diabetes never occurs in people under 40. 
B) Type 2 diabetes progresses in severity the longer an individual has it. 
C) Little is known about type 2 diabetes in children. 
D) The risk of type 2 diabetes is reduced by keeping weight in the normal range and maintaining an active lifestyle. 
A) Type 2 diabetes never occurs in people under 40. 
B) Type 2 diabetes progresses in severity the longer an individual has it. 
C) Little is known about type 2 diabetes in children. 
D) The risk of type 2 diabetes is reduced by keeping weight in the normal range and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Question 5

Over the last 25 years,children's intake of _________ has declined.

Accepted Answer

A) cheese 
B) fruits 
C) juices 
D) milk 
A) cheese 
B) fruits 
C) juices 
D) milk

Question 6

A food jag is:

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A) a period when children eat only certain foods and nothing else. 
B) a dance that children do when they are hungry. 
C) the inability to digest certain foods due to insufficient digestive enzymes. 
D) a form of anorexia observed in children. 
A) a period when children eat only certain foods and nothing else. 
B) a dance that children do when they are hungry. 
C) the inability to digest certain foods due to insufficient digestive enzymes. 
D) a form of anorexia observed in children.

Question 7

Which statement about eating environment is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Caregivers should sit with children and eat what they eat. 
B) Small children should eat before adults. 
C) Children should watch television while they eat,to distract them from the food items that they don't like. 
D) Children should be limited in the amount of time they have to eat so they don't get in the habit of dawdling. 
A) Caregivers should sit with children and eat what they eat. 
B) Small children should eat before adults. 
C) Children should watch television while they eat,to distract them from the food items that they don't like. 
D) Children should be limited in the amount of time they have to eat so they don't get in the habit of dawdling.

Question 8

The number of young children with elevated blood lead levels has changed from >80% in the late 1970s to approximately what percentage by 1999-2002?

Accepted Answer

A) 90%. 
B) 53%. 
C) 10% 
D) <1% 
A) 90%. 
B) 53%. 
C) 10% 
D) <1%

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a food intolerance?

Accepted Answer

A) Inability to digest lactose causing diarrhea and cramping 
B) A food phobia caused by an extreme dislike of a food 
C) The removal of certain foods from foodservice menus to observe religious holidays 
D) None of these 
A) Inability to digest lactose causing diarrhea and cramping 
B) A food phobia caused by an extreme dislike of a food 
C) The removal of certain foods from foodservice menus to observe religious holidays 
D) None of these

Question 10

Which statement about heart disease risk in children is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated cholesterol during childhood is associated with higher death rates from heart disease in adulthood. 
B) The recommended level for blood cholesterol in children is 100 mg/100 ml. 
C) Children's blood cholesterol is not considered high until it is 240 mg/ 100 ml. 
D) To avoid heart diseases,most fats in the diet should come from dairy products. 
A) Elevated cholesterol during childhood is associated with higher death rates from heart disease in adulthood. 
B) The recommended level for blood cholesterol in children is 100 mg/100 ml. 
C) Children's blood cholesterol is not considered high until it is 240 mg/ 100 ml. 
D) To avoid heart diseases,most fats in the diet should come from dairy products.

Question 11

Which statement about the diets of American children is correct?

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A) Most do not get enough sodium. 
B) Most do not get enough essential fats. 
C) Most get too much saturated fat. 
D) Most get too much calcium. 
A) Most do not get enough sodium. 
B) Most do not get enough essential fats. 
C) Most get too much saturated fat. 
D) Most get too much calcium.

Question 12

The rate of growth (increase in weight/height per year):

Accepted Answer

A) can be used to predict whether a child will be obese as an adult. B) is slower during childhood (> age 1)compared to infancy (< age 1). C) is not a good indicator of nutrient intake. D) corresponds to birth weight; the higher the birth weight,the faster the rate of growth. A) can be used to predict whether a child will be obese as an adult. B) is slower during childhood (> age 1)compared to infancy (< age 1). C) is not a good indicator of nutrient intake. D) corresponds to birth weight; the higher the birth weight,the faster the rate of growth.

Question 13

The adolescent growth spurt:

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A) occurs earlier in females than males. 
B) occurs before sexual development. 
C) is associated with an overall decrease in body fat in females. 
D) All of these are true. 
A) occurs earlier in females than males. 
B) occurs before sexual development. 
C) is associated with an overall decrease in body fat in females. 
D) All of these are true.

Question 14

Describe the adolescent growth spurt and how it influences nutrient requirements for calcium,energy,iron,and zinc.

Accepted Answer

The adolescent growth spurt is a period

Question 15

What are the risks of taking performance enhancement drugs to build muscle mass for adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Taking performance enhancement drugs to

Question 16

Which statement about childhood eating patterns is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Much of what we choose to eat as adults depends on what we learned to eat as children. 
B) Children's eating habits will mirror those of their caregivers. 
C) Since children are sensitive to strong flavors,it is better to wait until they are 8 or 9 years old to try and establish good eating habits. 
D) Childhood eating habits can affect how healthy people will be as they age. 
A) Much of what we choose to eat as adults depends on what we learned to eat as children. 
B) Children's eating habits will mirror those of their caregivers. 
C) Since children are sensitive to strong flavors,it is better to wait until they are 8 or 9 years old to try and establish good eating habits. 
D) Childhood eating habits can affect how healthy people will be as they age.

Question 17

Feeding problems (e.g.not willing to try new foods)that may develop during the preschool years should be viewed by parents as:

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A) normal/typical behavior for children that age. 
B) delayed motor skill development. 
C) a sign of impending food allergies. 
D) a sign of a serious metabolic disorder. 
A) normal/typical behavior for children that age. 
B) delayed motor skill development. 
C) a sign of impending food allergies. 
D) a sign of a serious metabolic disorder.

Question 18

Which of the following are NOT ways in which the labels on foods intended for children under the age of 2 are different from other food labels?

Accepted Answer

A) Much of the information on fat is not included 
B) Serving sizes are based on servings appropriate for small children 
C) Health claims are largely excluded 
D) Iron is not listed to discourage parents from limiting it 
A) Much of the information on fat is not included 
B) Serving sizes are based on servings appropriate for small children 
C) Health claims are largely excluded 
D) Iron is not listed to discourage parents from limiting it

Question 19

Explain why infants are at greater risk of developing food allergies compared to older children.

Accepted Answer

Infants are at greater risk of developin

Question 20

Lead exposure causes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron-deficiency anemia 
B) Nervous system dysfunction 
C) Learning disabilities in children 
D) All of these 
A) Iron-deficiency anemia 
B) Nervous system dysfunction 
C) Learning disabilities in children 
D) All of these

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

An "elimination diet" can be used to detect:

A food jag is:

Differentiate between a food intolerance and a food allergy.

Which statement about type 2 diabetes is FALSE?

Over the last 25 years,children's intake of _________ has declined.

A food jag is:

Which statement about eating environment is correct?

The number of young children with elevated blood lead levels has changed from >80% in the late 1970s to approximately what percentage by 1999-2002?

Which of the following is an example of a food intolerance?

Which statement about heart disease risk in children is true?

Which statement about the diets of American children is correct?

The rate of growth (increase in weight/height per year):

The adolescent growth spurt:

Describe the adolescent growth spurt and how it influences nutrient requirements for calcium,energy,iron,and zinc.

What are the risks of taking performance enhancement drugs to build muscle mass for adolescents?

Which statement about childhood eating patterns is FALSE?

Feeding problems (e.g.not willing to try new foods)that may develop during the preschool years should be viewed by parents as:

Which of the following are NOT ways in which the labels on foods intended for children under the age of 2 are different from other food labels?

Explain why infants are at greater risk of developing food allergies compared to older children.

Lead exposure causes which of the following?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

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

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus on Alcohol

Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitaminnonmineral Supplements

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