Question 1

Teenagers are at risk of deficiency in which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Fats and protein 
B) Calcium and folate 
C) Calcium and iron 
D) Iron and sodium 
A) Fats and protein 
B) Calcium and folate 
C) Calcium and iron 
D) Iron and sodium C

Question 2

In the United States,approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 50 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 50 C

Question 3

Techniques to help preschoolers eat vegetables include

Accepted Answer

A) showing the child that you like vegetables. 
B) offering new vegetables with familiar foods. 
C) avoid overcooking vegetables. 
D) All of these are strategies to encourage preschoolers to eat vegetables. 
A) showing the child that you like vegetables. 
B) offering new vegetables with familiar foods. 
C) avoid overcooking vegetables. 
D) All of these are strategies to encourage preschoolers to eat vegetables. D

Question 4

Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

Accepted Answer

A) 6% to 7% 
B) 10% to 15% 
C) 9% to 10% 
D) >20% 
A) 6% to 7% 
B) 10% to 15% 
C) 9% to 10% 
D) >20%

Question 5

Which of the following are true statements about snacks for preschool children?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutrient-dense snacks make an important contribution to overall nutrient intake. 
B) Snacks are appropriate if timed so that appetite is not impaired at meals. 
C) Snacks can assist in introducing children to new foods. 
D) All these are true statements about snacks. 
A) Nutrient-dense snacks make an important contribution to overall nutrient intake. 
B) Snacks are appropriate if timed so that appetite is not impaired at meals. 
C) Snacks can assist in introducing children to new foods. 
D) All these are true statements about snacks.

Question 6

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,the best age to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet is

Accepted Answer

A) less than 1 month. 
B) 1 to 4 months. 
C) 4 to 6 months. 
D) over 8 months. 
A) less than 1 month. 
B) 1 to 4 months. 
C) 4 to 6 months. 
D) over 8 months.

Question 7

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms.He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 11 
B) 9 
C) 15 
D) 21 
A) 11 
B) 9 
C) 15 
D) 21

Question 8

For the more than 30% of school-age children who are overweight or obese,experts generally recommend

Accepted Answer

A) severe caloric restriction. 
B) limiting physical activity to avoid stressing the joints. 
C) early diabetes and cholesterol screening. 
D) bariatric surgery. 
A) severe caloric restriction. 
B) limiting physical activity to avoid stressing the joints. 
C) early diabetes and cholesterol screening. 
D) bariatric surgery.

Question 9

In the short-term,gains in ______ are a good indicator of nutritional status.The best indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is gains in ______.

Accepted Answer

A) weight;height 
B) height;head circumference 
C) weight;head circumference 
D) height;weight 
A) weight;height 
B) height;head circumference 
C) weight;head circumference 
D) height;weight

Question 10

Adolescents obtain ______ % of their energy and nutrient intakes from snacks.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 to 23 
B) 25 to 33 
C) 43 to 53 
D) 50 to 63 
A) 15 to 23 
B) 25 to 33 
C) 43 to 53 
D) 50 to 63

Question 11

Per kilogram of body weight,at 6 months of age,a child's energy needs are approximately how many times higher than adult needs?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 to 4 
B) 5 to 7 
C) 8 to 10 
A) 2 to 4 
B) 5 to 7 
C) 8 to 10

Question 12

According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to ______ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

Accepted Answer

A) triple 
B) double 
C) quadruple 
A) triple 
B) double 
C) quadruple

Question 13

Which of the following is true about snacks?

Accepted Answer

A) Healthy snack choices help children to meet their high caloric requirements. 
B) Snacks should be viewed as small,nutrient-dense meals. 
C) Distractions should be limited while snacking to prevent mindless eating. 
D) All of these are true statements about snacks. 
A) Healthy snack choices help children to meet their high caloric requirements. 
B) Snacks should be viewed as small,nutrient-dense meals. 
C) Distractions should be limited while snacking to prevent mindless eating. 
D) All of these are true statements about snacks.

Question 14

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

Accepted Answer

A) the young infant's GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins. 
B) the young infant's kidney function is limited. 
C) the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck. 
D) All of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age. 
A) the young infant's GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins. 
B) the young infant's kidney function is limited. 
C) the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck. 
D) All of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age.

Question 15

Which of the following is an appropriate feeding philosophy for children?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents should be responsible for choosing how much and when the child should eat. 
B) Parents should present a variety of nutritious food choices and avoid making the dinner table into a battleground. 
C) Children should be forced to eat what is good for them. 
D) Parents should present nutritious food choices and not worry about their own eating habits. 
A) Parents should be responsible for choosing how much and when the child should eat. 
B) Parents should present a variety of nutritious food choices and avoid making the dinner table into a battleground. 
C) Children should be forced to eat what is good for them. 
D) Parents should present nutritious food choices and not worry about their own eating habits.

Question 16

Children will more effectively develop the breakfast-eating habit if

Accepted Answer

A) they are driven to school so that they have time to eat. 
B) parents eat breakfast with them. 
C) breakfast is prepared for them to eat while their parents are dressing for work. 
D) they are given money to buy breakfast on the way to school. 
A) they are driven to school so that they have time to eat. 
B) parents eat breakfast with them. 
C) breakfast is prepared for them to eat while their parents are dressing for work. 
D) they are given money to buy breakfast on the way to school.

Question 17

Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of

Accepted Answer

A) decreased appetite associated with decreased growth rate. 
B) increased appetite associated with increased growth rate. 
C) increased metabolic rate. 
D) increased need for finger foods. 
A) decreased appetite associated with decreased growth rate. 
B) increased appetite associated with increased growth rate. 
C) increased metabolic rate. 
D) increased need for finger foods.

Question 18

Among children under 3 years of age,the most common food allergy is to

Accepted Answer

A) eggs. 
B) milk. 
C) peanuts. 
D) shellfish. 
A) eggs. 
B) milk. 
C) peanuts. 
D) shellfish.

Question 19

To assess weight status in children 3 years of age and older,the most useful growth charts are

Accepted Answer

A) BMI-for-age. 
B) head circumference and height-for-age. 
C) weight-for-height and head circumference. 
D) weight-for-age and height-for-age. 
A) BMI-for-age. 
B) head circumference and height-for-age. 
C) weight-for-height and head circumference. 
D) weight-for-age and height-for-age.

Question 20

A gluten-free/casein-free diet,omega-3 fatty acid supplements,and probiotics are nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with

Accepted Answer

A) autism spectrum disorder. 
B) childhood obesity. 
C) preventing chronic diseases in adulthood. 
D) increasing longevity. 
A) autism spectrum disorder. 
B) childhood obesity. 
C) preventing chronic diseases in adulthood. 
D) increasing longevity.

Teenagers are at risk of deficiency in which of the following nutrients?

In the United States,approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

Techniques to help preschoolers eat vegetables include

Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

Which of the following are true statements about snacks for preschool children?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,the best age to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet is

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms.He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

For the more than 30% of school-age children who are overweight or obese,experts generally recommend

In the short-term,gains in are a good indicator of nutritional status.The best indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is gains in .

Adolescents obtain ______ % of their energy and nutrient intakes from snacks.

Per kilogram of body weight,at 6 months of age,a child's energy needs are approximately how many times higher than adult needs?

According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to ______ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

Which of the following is true about snacks?

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

Which of the following is an appropriate feeding philosophy for children?

Children will more effectively develop the breakfast-eating habit if

Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of

Among children under 3 years of age,the most common food allergy is to

To assess weight status in children 3 years of age and older,the most useful growth charts are

A gluten-free/casein-free diet,omega-3 fatty acid supplements,and probiotics are nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During Adulthood

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Exam 19: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Teenagers are at risk of deficiency in which of the following nutrients?

In the United States,approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

Techniques to help preschoolers eat vegetables include

Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

Which of the following are true statements about snacks for preschool children?

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,the best age to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet is

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms.He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

For the more than 30% of school-age children who are overweight or obese,experts generally recommend

In the short-term,gains in ______ are a good indicator of nutritional status.The best indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is gains in ______.

Adolescents obtain ______ % of their energy and nutrient intakes from snacks.

Per kilogram of body weight,at 6 months of age,a child's energy needs are approximately how many times higher than adult needs?

According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to ______ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

Which of the following is true about snacks?

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

Which of the following is an appropriate feeding philosophy for children?

Children will more effectively develop the breakfast-eating habit if

Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of

Among children under 3 years of age,the most common food allergy is to

To assess weight status in children 3 years of age and older,the most useful growth charts are

A gluten-free/casein-free diet,omega-3 fatty acid supplements,and probiotics are nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrition During Adulthood

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In the short-term,gains in are a good indicator of nutritional status.The best indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is gains in .