Question 1

The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during

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A) pregnancy. 
B) infancy. 
C) lactation. 
D) childhood. 
A) pregnancy. 
B) infancy. 
C) lactation. 
D) childhood.

Question 2

Susie is 3 years old.At her most recent checkup she was at the 20th percentile for height.This means that she is

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A) taller than 19 out of 100 girls her age. 
B) shorter than 19 out of 100 girls her age. 
C) taller than 20 out of 100 girls her age. 
D) taller than 79 out of 100 girls her age. 
A) taller than 19 out of 100 girls her age. 
B) shorter than 19 out of 100 girls her age. 
C) taller than 20 out of 100 girls her age. 
D) taller than 79 out of 100 girls her age.

Question 3

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

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A) The presence of subcutaneous fat 
B) Consumption of foods from several groups 
C) Regular gains in height and weight 
D) The child's interest in a variety of foods 
A) The presence of subcutaneous fat 
B) Consumption of foods from several groups 
C) Regular gains in height and weight 
D) The child's interest in a variety of foods

Question 4

According to current growth charts,an infant will double his or her birth weight at about ______ months of age.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 3 
C) 2 
D) 9 
A) 5 
B) 3 
C) 2 
D) 9

Question 5

According to the hygiene hypothesis,frequent use of antimicrobial cleansers and antibiotics can

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A) impair development of the immune system,predisposing a person to allergies and autoimmune diseases. 
B) improve the function of the immune system,reducing the risk for communicable diseases. 
C) cause dry and cracked skin which makes the person more susceptible to skin infections. 
D) promote tumor growth in people with a genetic predisposition for cancer. 
A) impair development of the immune system,predisposing a person to allergies and autoimmune diseases. 
B) improve the function of the immune system,reducing the risk for communicable diseases. 
C) cause dry and cracked skin which makes the person more susceptible to skin infections. 
D) promote tumor growth in people with a genetic predisposition for cancer.

Question 6

Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per liter?

Accepted Answer

A) 120 
B) 360 
C) 480 
D) 670 
A) 120 
B) 360 
C) 480 
D) 670

Question 7

Foreign proteins that cause adverse reactions in the body are called

Accepted Answer

A) albumins. 
B) antibodies. 
C) anaphylaxins. 
D) antigens. 
A) albumins. 
B) antibodies. 
C) anaphylaxins. 
D) antigens.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

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A) There is strong evidence that overweight infants will become obese adults. 
B) Overweight infants usually become obese preschool children. 
C) Most overweight infants become normal weight preschoolers. 
D) Calories should be restricted for obese infants to levels less than those for normal weight infants. 
A) There is strong evidence that overweight infants will become obese adults. 
B) Overweight infants usually become obese preschool children. 
C) Most overweight infants become normal weight preschoolers. 
D) Calories should be restricted for obese infants to levels less than those for normal weight infants.

Question 9

Vitamin ______is routinely given by injection to all infants at birth.

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) E 
C) K 
D) D 
A) A 
B) E 
C) K 
D) D

Question 10

Infants require approximately ______ of fluid per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 cups 
B) 8 cups 
C) 1 pint 
D) 1 quart 
A) 3 cups 
B) 8 cups 
C) 1 pint 
D) 1 quart

Question 11

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants should receive dietary supplements of ______ until they take in this much from food sources.

Accepted Answer

A) 400 IU of vitamin D 
B) 11 milligrams of iron 
C) 500 milligrams of calcium 
D) 3 milligrams of zinc 
A) 400 IU of vitamin D 
B) 11 milligrams of iron 
C) 500 milligrams of calcium 
D) 3 milligrams of zinc

Question 12

Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child at risk for iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) Lean meats 
B) Milk 
C) Orange juice 
D) Egg whites 
A) Lean meats 
B) Milk 
C) Orange juice 
D) Egg whites

Question 13

Which of the following minerals may be low in the diets of adolescent girls?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium and phosphorus 
B) Iron and calcium 
C) Magnesium and zinc 
D) Iron and phosphorus 
A) Calcium and phosphorus 
B) Iron and calcium 
C) Magnesium and zinc 
D) Iron and phosphorus

Question 14

What foods are most frequently linked to food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A) Corn,sugar,and honey 
B) Milk,eggs,nuts,and wheat 
C) Oranges,beef,and corn 
D) There are no common foods that cause allergies as food allergies are unique to each person. 
A) Corn,sugar,and honey 
B) Milk,eggs,nuts,and wheat 
C) Oranges,beef,and corn 
D) There are no common foods that cause allergies as food allergies are unique to each person.

Question 15

Brain growth is most rapid during

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A) the toddler years. 
B) the first year of life. 
C) adolescence. 
D) adulthood. 
A) the toddler years. 
B) the first year of life. 
C) adolescence. 
D) adulthood.

Question 16

Approximately one-third of children in developing nations are short and underweight for their age.The most frequent cause is

Accepted Answer

A) weaning to high-carbohydrate,low-protein diets. 
B) diets low in essential fatty acids. 
C) weaning to low-carbohydrate,high-protein diets. 
D) diets low in vitamin A. 
A) weaning to high-carbohydrate,low-protein diets. 
B) diets low in essential fatty acids. 
C) weaning to low-carbohydrate,high-protein diets. 
D) diets low in vitamin A.

Question 17

Which of the following is true about teens and vegetable consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) Most teens meet the recommendation to consume 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. 
B) Most of a teen's vegetable intake is from pizza sauce. 
C) Potato chips and French fries make up more than one-third of the vegetable intake of teens. 
D) Most teens meet the AI for fiber despite low vegetable intake. 
A) Most teens meet the recommendation to consume 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. 
B) Most of a teen's vegetable intake is from pizza sauce. 
C) Potato chips and French fries make up more than one-third of the vegetable intake of teens. 
D) Most teens meet the AI for fiber despite low vegetable intake.

Question 18

Mild deficiencies of zinc in children in the United States have been linked to

Accepted Answer

A) enlarged head circumference. 
B) childhood obesity. 
C) short stature. 
D) eating disorders. 
A) enlarged head circumference. 
B) childhood obesity. 
C) short stature. 
D) eating disorders.

Question 19

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for nutritional deficiencies because

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A) they are prone to selective eating behaviors. 
B) they commonly experience GI problems,such as diarrhea. 
C) they may follow overly-restrictive diets in an attempt to treat their disorder. 
D) All of these are reasons these children are at risk. 
A) they are prone to selective eating behaviors. 
B) they commonly experience GI problems,such as diarrhea. 
C) they may follow overly-restrictive diets in an attempt to treat their disorder. 
D) All of these are reasons these children are at risk.

Question 20

Iron-deficiency anemia in the latter part of infancy is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) a diet containing few solid foods. 
B) a diet dominated by commercial infant cereals. 
C) medicinal iron supplements. 
D) a diet dominated by carbohydrates. 
A) a diet containing few solid foods. 
B) a diet dominated by commercial infant cereals. 
C) medicinal iron supplements. 
D) a diet dominated by carbohydrates.

The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during

Susie is 3 years old.At her most recent checkup she was at the 20^th percentile for height.This means that she is

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

According to current growth charts,an infant will double his or her birth weight at about ______ months of age.

According to the hygiene hypothesis,frequent use of antimicrobial cleansers and antibiotics can

Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per liter?

Foreign proteins that cause adverse reactions in the body are called

Which of the following statements is true?

Vitamin ______is routinely given by injection to all infants at birth.

Infants require approximately ______ of fluid per day.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants should receive dietary supplements of ______ until they take in this much from food sources.

Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child at risk for iron deficiency?

Which of the following minerals may be low in the diets of adolescent girls?

What foods are most frequently linked to food allergies?

Brain growth is most rapid during

Approximately one-third of children in developing nations are short and underweight for their age.The most frequent cause is

Which of the following is true about teens and vegetable consumption?

Mild deficiencies of zinc in children in the United States have been linked to

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for nutritional deficiencies because

Iron-deficiency anemia in the latter part of infancy is associated with

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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

The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during

Susie is 3 years old.At her most recent checkup she was at the 20th percentile for height.This means that she is

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

According to current growth charts,an infant will double his or her birth weight at about ______ months of age.

According to the hygiene hypothesis,frequent use of antimicrobial cleansers and antibiotics can

Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per liter?

Foreign proteins that cause adverse reactions in the body are called

Which of the following statements is true?

Vitamin ______is routinely given by injection to all infants at birth.

Infants require approximately ______ of fluid per day.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants should receive dietary supplements of ______ until they take in this much from food sources.

Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child at risk for iron deficiency?

Which of the following minerals may be low in the diets of adolescent girls?

What foods are most frequently linked to food allergies?

Brain growth is most rapid during

Approximately one-third of children in developing nations are short and underweight for their age.The most frequent cause is

Which of the following is true about teens and vegetable consumption?

Mild deficiencies of zinc in children in the United States have been linked to

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for nutritional deficiencies because

Iron-deficiency anemia in the latter part of infancy is associated 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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Susie is 3 years old.At her most recent checkup she was at the 20^th percentile for height.This means that she is