Question 1

Human milk provides approximately ______ % of kilocalories from fat.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 55 
A) 15 
B) 30 
C) 40 
D) 55

Question 2

Which of the following are strategies to prevent early childhood caries?

Accepted Answer

A) Do not put an infant to sleep with a bottle filled with breast milk or infant formula. 
B) Begin weaning an infant from bottle to cup around 12 months of age. 
C) Discuss the need for fluoride supplementation with a pediatrician or dentist. 
D) All of these are ways to prevent early childhood caries. 
A) Do not put an infant to sleep with a bottle filled with breast milk or infant formula. 
B) Begin weaning an infant from bottle to cup around 12 months of age. 
C) Discuss the need for fluoride supplementation with a pediatrician or dentist. 
D) All of these are ways to prevent early childhood caries.

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

Accepted Answer

A) 30% 
B) 50% 
C) 80% 
D) 90% 
A) 30% 
B) 50% 
C) 80% 
D) 90%

Question 4

The most sensitive indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is

Accepted Answer

A) weight. 
B) height. 
C) head circumference. 
D) fusion of bone ends. 
A) weight. 
B) height. 
C) head circumference. 
D) fusion of bone ends.

Question 5

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the _______ to develop.

Accepted Answer

A) kidneys 
B) nervous system 
C) reproductive system 
D) skin 
A) kidneys 
B) nervous system 
C) reproductive system 
D) skin

Question 6

The treatment of childhood obesity involves

Accepted Answer

A) increasing the activity level. 
B) moderation of energy intake. 
C) reducing dietary sugar and fat. 
D) All the choices are correct. 
A) increasing the activity level. 
B) moderation of energy intake. 
C) reducing dietary sugar and fat. 
D) All the choices are correct.

Question 7

Daily protein needs during infancy vary from ______ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 10 
B) 9 to 11 
C) 15 to 25 
D) 0.8 to 0.95 
A) 5 to 10 
B) 9 to 11 
C) 15 to 25 
D) 0.8 to 0.95

Question 8

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Nutritional interventions are useless in the treatment of ASD. 
B) Food allergens may contribute to ASD by altering cardiovascular system function. 
C) Autism spectrum disorder can both affect and be affected by nutritional status. 
D) Research shows a causal link between childhood vaccinations and ASD. 
A) Nutritional interventions are useless in the treatment of ASD. 
B) Food allergens may contribute to ASD by altering cardiovascular system function. 
C) Autism spectrum disorder can both affect and be affected by nutritional status. 
D) Research shows a causal link between childhood vaccinations and ASD.

Question 9

Indicators of an infant's readiness to add solid foods include

Accepted Answer

A) head and neck control. 
B) consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breastfeeding more than 8-10 times per day. 
C) ability to sit with support. 
D) All of these are indicators of an infant's readiness for solid food. 
A) head and neck control. 
B) consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breastfeeding more than 8-10 times per day. 
C) ability to sit with support. 
D) All of these are indicators of an infant's readiness for solid food.

Question 10

The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant's diet are

Accepted Answer

A) egg whites. 
B) pureed meats. 
C) pureed fruits. 
D) iron-fortified cereals. 
A) egg whites. 
B) pureed meats. 
C) pureed fruits. 
D) iron-fortified cereals.

Question 11

The adolescent growth spurt

Accepted Answer

A) begins earlier in boys than girls. 
B) begins earlier in girls than boys. 
C) decreases energy and nutrient needs. 
D) begins at the same age for boys and girls. 
A) begins earlier in boys than girls. 
B) begins earlier in girls than boys. 
C) decreases energy and nutrient needs. 
D) begins at the same age for boys and girls.

Question 12

For a child who follows a totally vegetarian diet,which nutrients need to monitored carefully to prevent a deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron,vitamin B-12,and vitamin D 
B) Vitamin A,vitamin C,and folate 
C) Vitamin K,thiamin,and vitamin C 
D) Fiber,vitamin A,and vitamin C 
A) Iron,vitamin B-12,and vitamin D 
B) Vitamin A,vitamin C,and folate 
C) Vitamin K,thiamin,and vitamin C 
D) Fiber,vitamin A,and vitamin C

Question 13

Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods.If a child is reluctant to do so,it is best to

Accepted Answer

A) ask that he or she at least taste it. 
B) withhold dessert until what is on the plate is eaten. 
C) quietly remove it and never try again. 
D) encourage other family members to coax him or her to eat. 
A) ask that he or she at least taste it. 
B) withhold dessert until what is on the plate is eaten. 
C) quietly remove it and never try again. 
D) encourage other family members to coax him or her to eat.

Question 14

Absence of breakfast for children is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) increased attention span and decreased performance in sports. 
B) decreased performance in school and no impact on attention span. 
C) decreased performance in school and decreased attention span. 
D) decreased performance in sports and no impact on attention span. 
A) increased attention span and decreased performance in sports. 
B) decreased performance in school and no impact on attention span. 
C) decreased performance in school and decreased attention span. 
D) decreased performance in sports and no impact on attention span.

Question 15

According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ______ in 1 year.

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 25% 
C) 75% 
D) 100% 
A) 50% 
B) 25% 
C) 75% 
D) 100%

Question 16

For a girl,undernutrition could be expected to have its greatest effect on height if it occurs

Accepted Answer

A) just before the onset of menstrual periods. 
B) 2 years after the onset of menstrual periods. 
C) 1 year after the onset of menstrual periods. 
D) 3 years after the onset of menstrual periods. 
A) just before the onset of menstrual periods. 
B) 2 years after the onset of menstrual periods. 
C) 1 year after the onset of menstrual periods. 
D) 3 years after the onset of menstrual periods.

Question 17

Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by ______ months.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 
B) 4 to 6 
C) 6 to 8 
D) 8 to 10 
A) 1 to 2 
B) 4 to 6 
C) 6 to 8 
D) 8 to 10

Question 18

An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

Accepted Answer

A) a food allergy. 
B) a food intolerance. 
C) anaphylaxis. 
D) a food deterrence. 
A) a food allergy. 
B) a food intolerance. 
C) anaphylaxis. 
D) a food deterrence.

Question 19

Today,most females reach their full height

Accepted Answer

A) before the onset of menstrual periods. 
B) within 7 months of the onset of menstrual periods. 
C) within 5 years after the onset of menstrual periods. 
D) by the age of 13. 
A) before the onset of menstrual periods. 
B) within 7 months of the onset of menstrual periods. 
C) within 5 years after the onset of menstrual periods. 
D) by the age of 13.

Question 20

Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood.Which of the following would be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

Accepted Answer

A) Fat cells can increase in number during infancy and adulthood. 
B) If she limits calories during infancy,the growth of other organ systems may be restricted. 
C) Most obese infants become normal weight preschoolers. 
D) All the above would be accurate information to share with the mother. 
A) Fat cells can increase in number during infancy and adulthood. 
B) If she limits calories during infancy,the growth of other organ systems may be restricted. 
C) Most obese infants become normal weight preschoolers. 
D) All the above would be accurate information to share with the mother.

Human milk provides approximately ______ % of kilocalories from fat.

Which of the following are strategies to prevent early childhood caries?

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

The most sensitive indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the _______ to develop.

The treatment of childhood obesity involves

Daily protein needs during infancy vary from ______ grams per day.

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is true?

Indicators of an infant's readiness to add solid foods include

The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant's diet are

The adolescent growth spurt

For a child who follows a totally vegetarian diet,which nutrients need to monitored carefully to prevent a deficiency?

Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods.If a child is reluctant to do so,it is best to

Absence of breakfast for children is associated with

According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ______ in 1 year.

For a girl,undernutrition could be expected to have its greatest effect on height if it occurs

Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by ______ months.

An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

Today,most females reach their full height

Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood.Which of the following would be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

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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

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Exam 19: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Human milk provides approximately ______ % of kilocalories from fat.

Which of the following are strategies to prevent early childhood caries?

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

The most sensitive indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the _______ to develop.

The treatment of childhood obesity involves

Daily protein needs during infancy vary from ______ grams per day.

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is true?

Indicators of an infant's readiness to add solid foods include

The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant's diet are

The adolescent growth spurt

For a child who follows a totally vegetarian diet,which nutrients need to monitored carefully to prevent a deficiency?

Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods.If a child is reluctant to do so,it is best to

Absence of breakfast for children is associated with

According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ______ in 1 year.

For a girl,undernutrition could be expected to have its greatest effect on height if it occurs

Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by ______ months.

An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

Today,most females reach their full height

Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood.Which of the following would be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

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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